Senior Technician (Chassis Test & Development Dept)

Contechs Consulting Limited; California City (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting Limited is seeking a Senior Technician for the Chassis Test & Development Department to join our client’s California City team on a contract basis. The role requires hands-on work supporting brake, suspension and chassis testing, installing instrumentation and fabricating mounting brackets as needed.

Candidates should have experience with brake systems, chassis testing, instrumentation installation, and the ability to work in a busy development garage.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Experience with brake systems and chassis testing in a development environment.
• Ability to install instrumentation and fabricate mounting brackets as needed.

Responsibilities

• Replace brake and suspension components as required.
• Support chassis control and brake development across programs.
• Install instrumentation and support testing activities.
• Fabricate outrigger brackets and other fixtures for testing.
• Assist with shop maintenance and garage organization.

Skills

Brake systems knowledge

Chassis testing

Instrumentation install

Fabrication experience

Electrical engineering

Soldering

Shop maintenance

Education

ASE Certification (preferred)

Tools

Instrumentation equipment

Soldering irons

Job description

Position: Senior Technician (Chassis Test & Development Dept)

Sector: Body, Structures & Chassis

Location: California City, CA, USA

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the United States*

About the company

My client is an innovative American automotive manufacturer focused on redefining affordable electric mobility. They are developing a new generation of purpose-built electric vehicles with an emphasis on simplicity, modular design, and customer customisation.

They are looking for a Senior Technician (Chassis Test & Development Dept)to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be located in California City, CA, USA.

Essential Criteria

• Replace brake and suspension components as required – electronic boosters, vacuum boosters, springs, sway Barts, etc.
• Chassis control and brake support needed as engineers have limited technician support compared to number of projects
• Support brake, ESC, and suspension development of all HMG programs, including specifically TV/TE
• Install instrumentation
• Outrigger mounting brackets for rollover mitigation testing (bumper removal) – fabrication experience strongly preferred
• Brake pressure sensors and thermal couples
• Other instrumentation as required
• Soldering and electrical engineering nice, but not required
• Fabrication experience strongly preferred
• Support overall development garage activities
• Tire support
• Alignment support
• Other items as needed
• Shop maintenance & prep as needed – forklift certification is a plus

Nice to Have Criteria

• ASE Certified Mechanic with several years of experience is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time.

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us if you need assistance in the application process