Test Tech & Analysis

stellantisexternalcx; Michigan; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Data Acquisition Group is seeking a Durability Product Development Technician responsible for fabricating transducers to measure strain, displacement, and rotation, and applying strain gauges to engine, driveline, chassis, and body systems. You will wire transducers for data collection and troubleshoot instrumented vehicles.

Responsibilities include fixture building, welding, machining, disassembly of prototype chassis/driveline components, and occasional day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years as mechanic/tech; at least 1 year fabrication (welding/machining).
• Familiarity with suspension/driveline systems.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation and apply strain gauges.
• Wire transducers to engine, driveline, chassis, and body components.
• Install wheel force transducers and accelerometers for data acquisition on vehicles.
• Troubleshoot instrumented vehicles and transducers.
• Fixture, weld, machine, and disassemble prototype chassis/driveline components.
• Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.

Skills

Fabrication skills

Welding

Machining

Instrumentation

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

ASE certification

Tools

Welding tools

Machining tools

Test 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.