Prototype Vehicle Technician: Build, Modify & Test

AM Default Brand; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General is seeking a skilled technician to support in-house experimental vehicle builds and prototype components. You will fabricate parts from detailed prints, assemble vehicles, and modify components using shop tools, while assisting with instrumentation and testing.

The role requires welding and light fabrication abilities, blueprint reading, and basic PC skills, with ASE certification preferred and CDL as a plus. Join a team focused on advancing rugged mobility solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of related technical experience required.
• ASE Certification preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Light fabrication capabilities and welding skills.
• CDL desired, or willingness to obtain.
• Basic PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the timely completion of in-house experimental vehicle builds, rebuild and component modification projects.
• Fabricate parts from detailed prints or layouts using drills, shears, brake press, lathes, water jet, welding and other metal forming tools.
• Assemble prototype vehicles and components using detailed layout drawings/verbal instructions.
• Assemble, build, rebuild and modify experimental and/or prototype vehicles.
• Modify and update components and parts by machine or hand.
• Assist in instrumentation installation and vehicle preparation for component and/or vehicle compliance testing.
• Rivet weld, machine, and assemble or reassemble parts and components; install parts on vehicle.
• Support testing and evaluate various parts or components.
• Assist in training new mechanics.
• Provide diagnostics for various automotive systems (powertrain, cooling, fuel, electrical, HVAC).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Light fabrication

Welding

ASE certification

CDL preferred

Basic PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fabrication tools

Job description

AM General is seeking a skilled technician to support in-house experimental vehicle builds and prototype components. You will fabricate parts from detailed prints, assemble vehicles, and modify components using shop tools, while assisting with instrumentation and testing.

The role requires welding and light fabrication abilities, blueprint reading, and basic PC skills, with ASE certification preferred and CDL as a plus. Join a team focused on advancing rugged mobility solutions.