Vehicle Development Tech - Electrical Garage

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking a Vehicle Development Technician - Electrical to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on vehicles, and to support development and validation activities on test benches and road vehicles.

The role involves attaching instrumentation, wiring harness fabrication, and in-vehicle wiring modifications, with opportunities to assist engineers across component and system levels while working in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years' mechanic experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and testing equipment.
• Experience fabricating or modifying vehicle wire harnesses.
• Experience with test setup for development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems on vehicles.
• Attach test equipment to road test vehicles and drive under normal conditions.
• Bench fabricate wire harnesses and overlays; perform in-vehicle wiring modifications.
• Assist development engineers in troubleshooting at component and system levels.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Wire harness fabrication

Team player

Good communication

Education

Associate degree in Auto Mechanics or similar

ASE certification (preferred)

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.

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.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.