Vehicle Development Tech - Electrical Garage

Stellantis; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Auburn, AL seeks a Vehicle Development Technician - Electrical to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, repair components, and attach test equipment to road test vehicles. The role includes bench fabrication of wire harnesses and in-vehicle wiring modifications for development and validation.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED, 3+ years of mechanic experience, and a valid driver's license. ASE certification and an associates degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as mechanic.
• Valid driver's license with restrictions as described.
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and measurement equipment.
• Fabrication/modification of vehicle wire harnesses.
• Experience in test setup for development/validation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle mechanical and electrical problems.
• Repair and rebuild equipment and replace electrical components.
• Attach test equipment and instrumentation to road test vehicles.
• Bench fabricate wire harnesses and overlays for testing.
• Assist development and validation engineers with troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Measurement equipment operation

Wire harness fabrication/modification

Test setup and validation

Teamwork and communication

Shift flexibility

Education

Associates degree or similar discipline

ASE certification preferred

Auto mechanics background

Tools

Meters

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

The Vehicle Development Technician - Electrical is responsible for diagnosing vehicle mechanical and electrical problems, repairing and rebuilding equipment and replacing electrical components on vehicles and equipment. In addition, the Technician is responsible for attaching test equipment and instrumentation to road test vehicles and driving the vehicles under usual and routine conditions.

Responsibilities also include bench fabrication of vehicle wire harnesses and overlays as well as in‑vehicle wiring modifications, testing set up and execution for electrical component development and validation, high voltage battery performance, and vehicle system validation as well as assisting development and validation engineers with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues at the component and system levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of 3 years' experience as mechanic
• Must have a valid driver's license (no more than 2 points on driving record, no more than one at fault accident with the last two years and no DUI or DWI's)
• Working knowledge of electrical / electronic systems and measurement equipment, including meters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition equipment, etc.
• Experienced in fabrication / modification of vehicle wire harnesses
• Experienced in test set up and execution for development and validation purposes familiarity with vehicle electrical architectures and diagnostic tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree such as Auto Mechanics or similar discipline
• ASE certification preferred Must be familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench and machine)
• Fabrication, ability to assemble, disassemble, adjust, and repair vehicle components and systems, basic machining capabilities is a plus
• Basic computer skills (MS Office)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Flexible to work on 1st or 2nd shift (3rd if needed) also holidays and weekends.