Test Tech & Analysis

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Data Acquisition Group - Durability Product Development Technician is responsible for fabricating transducers to measure strain, displacement and rotation, and wiring to engine, driveline and chassis components. The role includes documenting results and instrumentation for data acquisitions on vehicles during road testing.

The technician will install wheel force transducers and other sensors, troubleshoot instrumented vehicles, and assist with fixture building, welding and machining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years as mechanic/technician with minimum 1 year fabrication (welding & machining).
• Familiarity with suspension and driveline systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate transducers to measure strain, displacement, and rotation; wire to engine/drivetrain components.
• Document results and vehicle instrumentation for data acquisitions.
• Install wheel force transducers and other instrumentation on vehicles; troubleshoot instrumented vehicles.
• Support data acquisitions on road tests; travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds as needed.

Skills

Mechanic/technician

Welding & machining

Suspension/driveline knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree

ASE certification

Tools

Hand tools

Bench tools

Machine tools

Welding equipment

Job description

The Data Acquisition Group - Durability Product Development Technician is responsible for the fabrication of transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, application of strain gages and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis, and body components/systems. The position requires documentation of results and vehicle instrumentation for data acquisitions - including installation of wheel force transducers, other force transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, and on vehicles for road load data acquisition. In addition, the Mechanic/Technician will troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers. Responsibilities for fixture of building, welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components. Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds are required to support data acquisitions.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as mechanic or technician including a minimum of 1 year of experience with fabrication skills such as welding & machining
• Familiarity with suspension/driveline systems and components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• ASE certification
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with instrumentation and operation of various test equipment.
• Familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench and machine).
• Experience with strain gaging.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical experience/knowledge.
• Flexibility to attend day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.