Prototype Vehicle Technician: Build, Validate & Iterate

Autocar, LLC; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based annual bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with 4% company match

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Hagerstown, IN, is seeking a hands-on assembler for prototype and testing vehicles and components. You will assemble prototype, engineering, validation vehicles, install parts, and provide feedback to design engineers on BOMs and manufacturability.

The role requires ability to read blueprints/schematics, basic electrical assembly, and collaboration with design engineers. Related experience in heavy truck manufacturing or fabrication is a plus; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• One to two years related experience and/or training.
• Heavy truck vehicle product knowledge is a plus.
• Fabrication knowledge and process is desirable.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Truck manufacturing build/process experience will be desirable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and schematics required.
• Basic shop math skills are required. Ability to make concept prints for parts during prototyping phase.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype, engineering, validation, and special build vehicles.
• Install and validate parts & components on engineering and method build vehicles.
• Provide feedback to design engineers related to BOMs, installation, validation, accessibility, and maintainability issues.
• Work with design engineers to create prototype parts when prints are not available.
• Manufacture prototype parts and special tools.
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, modification and debugging of test systems.
• Build simple test fixtures and tools.
• Support in-house or field testing.
• Perform simple electrical assembly (wiring, connectors, circuit boards).
• Assist Autocar production initiatives by supporting part manufacturing/modification needs.
• Rework production components to support short lead-times.
• Maintain a safe working environment and housekeeping.
• Occasional travel to customer locations or test activities.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

MS Office

CAD software

Teamcenter

Problem solving

Education

Two years related experience

Tools

UG NX

Teamcenter

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Autocar, LLC in Hagerstown, IN, is seeking a hands-on assembler for prototype and testing vehicles and components. You will assemble prototype, engineering, validation vehicles, install parts, and provide feedback to design engineers on BOMs and manufacturability.

The role requires ability to read blueprints/schematics, basic electrical assembly, and collaboration with design engineers. Related experience in heavy truck manufacturing or fabrication is a plus; travel may be required.