Senior Prototype Mechanic: ADAS/EV & Autonomous Testing

Performance Driven Workforce; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime when available

Veteran friendly employer

Medical insurance after 60 days

Dental insurance after 60 days

Vision insurance after 60 days

Life insurance after 60 days

Job summary

Performance Driven Workforce is seeking a Full-time OSA Senior Prototype Mechanic in Spartanburg, SC. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical vehicle systems, validate ADAS/AV/EV technologies, and support prototype build and testing with engineering teams.

Applicants should have hands-on automotive experience, own tools, and be able to work overtime; a strong emphasis is placed on safety, documentation, and collaboration in a fast-paced testing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 3–4 years automotive mechanical, electrical, or diagnostic experience.
• General ADAS system experience.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and safe operation of shop equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, service procedures, and work instructions.
• Experience using vehicle diagnostic tools and software.
• Ability to document diagnostic reasoning, repairs, and verification steps clearly.
• Must have own tools with rolling toolbox.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle function by following repair orders and engineering instructions.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic system malfunctions.
• Validate and troubleshoot DAT/ADAS/AV/EV systems.
• Follow service procedures and schematics to ensure high-quality work.
• Assemble, modify, and repair wiring harnesses using schematics.
• Use diagnostic hardware/software to identify faults and support testing.
• Document diagnostics, repairs, and test results in service records.
• Maintain shop equipment and inventory as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and technicians on prototypes.
• Provide technical guidance to team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Diagnostic tools experience

Documentation

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive Technology/Engineering certificate or Associate Degree

ASE Certification(s)

ASE Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Certification (L4)

State Mechanic Certification(s)

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic tools

Slack/Teams/Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

Performance Driven Workforce is seeking a Full-time OSA Senior Prototype Mechanic in Spartanburg, SC. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical vehicle systems, validate ADAS/AV/EV technologies, and support prototype build and testing with engineering teams.

Applicants should have hands-on automotive experience, own tools, and be able to work overtime; a strong emphasis is placed on safety, documentation, and collaboration in a fast-paced testing environment.