Vehicle Chassis Rolls Lab. Driver/Mechanic

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis in Auburn, AL seeks a Vehicle Preparation and Test Setup Driver/Mechanic to prepare vehicles for chassis rolls testing, fuel/test fuel handling, purging evaporative canisters, and SHED testing support. You will transport vehicles between soak areas and the dynamometer cell and connect instrumentation.

Additionally, you will drive vehicles through prescribed test cycles, monitor driver-validity metrics, and follow protocols to deliver high-quality data to the engineering team while

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Valid driverf license and ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to support calibration testing with vehicle-driving simulation.
• Proficiency with computers and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for chassis rolls tests, including fueling, purging, SHED support.
• Transport vehicles between soak areas and dynamometer cell (PIV).
• Install vehicles in test cell and connect instrumentation/hardware.
• Drive vehicles through prescribed cycles, meeting driver-validity metrics.
• Follow protocols to provide reliable data to the engineering team.
• Post-test: disconnect hardware and move vehicle out of cell.
• Maintain test cell and equipment; assist with troubleshooting.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Mechanical skills

Calibration testing with vehicledriv

Heavy equipment operation

Computer proficiency

Clear written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Vehicle Preparation and Test Setup

The Vehicle Chassis Rolls Lab Driver/Mechanic prepares vehicles for chassis rolls testing, including fueling with specified test fuels, purging evaporative canisters, and supporting Sealed Housing for Evaporative Determination (SHED) testing. This role transports vehicles by PIV between soak areas and the dynamometer cell, installs vehicles in the test cell, and connects the instrumentation and hardware required for testing.

Test Execution and Data Quality

The driver drives vehicles through prescribed test cycles while meeting required driver-validity metrics, including ERR and CSI pedal metrics, to support accurate emissions sampling. The driver will follow established protocols and approved driving and testing methods to provide the engineering team with reliable, high-quality data on schedule.

Post-Test Activities

Upon completion of testing and data acquisition, the driver disconnects and removes test hardware and safely moves the vehicle out of the test cell.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The Driver/Mechanic keeps the test cell and its equipment clean, safe, and operational. The driver also uses mechanical and troubleshooting skills to prepare vehicles, diagnose problems, and help resolve vehicle- and test-cell-related issues promptly.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and apply strong mechanical skills
• Ability to support powertrain development engineers with calibration testing using vehicle-driving simulation
• Ability to safely operate and handle heavy equipment
• Proficiency with computers and standard software applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to safely operate test vehicles
• Ability to understand and follow detailed testing procedures and instructions
• Be willing to join a Flexible work schedule with the ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, holidays and weekends.