Vehicle Technician

Optimal; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking a Technician to support Vehicle Dynamics, body sealing, and water intrusion testing on a full-time, onsite basis in Milford, MI. The role focuses on vehicle handling, inertia measurement, airflow, and intrusion tests, with hands-on work on various vehicles including competitors.

The candidate should have an automotive-related degree or ASE/Master Mechanic certification, 2–5 years of electrical/mechanical experience, and the ability to manage multiple projects with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in automotive field or ASE/State Master Mechanic Certification or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years of electrical and/or mechanical firsthand experience.
• Ability to become HV2 certified.
• Demonstrate the ability to work multiple projects with autonomy and accountability.
• Experience in Vehicle diagnostic procedures per SI and test drives to verify repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform VHF testing - Vehicle Handling.
• Perform VIMF testing - Vehicle Inertia measurement.
• Perform bench marketing testing on competitor vehicles.
• Perform full body airflow tests.
• Perform water intrusion tests.
• Perform dust intrusion tests.
• Ability to dismantle and reassemble various vehicles including competitors.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in automotive field

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

TECHNICIAN - Vehicle Dynamics/Body Sealing & Splash

Job Description

This role is categorized as onsite, (first shift 7:00am-3:30pm). This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Technician will be responsible for working within the building 7 operations. As a successful candidate you will be responsible for supporting various tasks related Body sealing & water intrusion, As well as Vehicle dynamics. The candidate needs to demonstrate an elevated level of communication and people skills to effectively manage multiple projects with minimal supervision all while working with various organizations during the vehicle development process.

Responsibilities

• Perform VHF testing - Vehicle Handling
• Perform VIMF testing - Vehicle Inertia measurement
• Perform bench marketing testing on competitor vehicles.
• Perform full body airflow tests.
• Perform water intrusion tests.
• Perform dust intrusion tests.
• Ability to proficiently dismantle and reassemble a variety of vehicles including competitor vehicles.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in an automotive field, or ASE/State Master Mechanic Certification or equivalent experience
• 2-5yrs of electrical and/or mechanical firsthand experience.
• Ability to become HV2 certified.
• Demonstrate the ability to work multiple projects and assignments with elevated level of autonomy and accountability for results.
• Experience in Vehicle diagnostic procedures according to SI, as well as test drive to verify repairs are completed.
• Proficient computer skills e.g., MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Outlook
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and become Level 2 certified driver.
• Investigate mechanical/electrical operational difficulties on products and/or components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and computer/software problems with test equipment and properties.
• Perform overhead and under dash activities.
• Stand for extended periods of time while performing tasks.
• Ability to repeatedly perform activities involving bending, twisting, pulling, and lifting of vehicle components up to 50lbs,
• Ability to operate vehicle movers, walkies, or fork trucks.
• Maintains good housekeeping and safe practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Effective communication and people skills in both independent and team environments.
• Ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a challenging environment.
• Effective time management skills
• Understanding and Operations of ICE and EV vehicles.

Hard skills required

• Mechanical skills - must have automotive experience (need someone that knows how to take a part of a car and put it back together - good mechanical skills)
• Time management
• Task oriented, attention to detail
• Good communication skill
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Accountability

Shift Info

Working first shift 7am-3:30pm 5 days a week onsite

Use of AI Technology

Unless expressly authorized in the interview/skill set validation instructions, candidates may not use AI tools or other third-party assistance during an interview or assessment to generate or provide substantive answers to interview questions. Candidates should answer organically in their own words, drawing on their own knowledge, skills, and experience. Failure to adhere to these expectations may result in the candidate being removed from consideration.