Vehicle Validation Test Technician

Czinger Vehicles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Czinger Vehicles is seeking a Vehicle Test Technician to support the development and testing of prototype vehicles. The role involves diagnostics, repairs, and collaboration with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have a strong automotive background and a passion for high-performance vehicles.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Equity Plan

Paid Vacation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of high-performance hybrid cars or motor racing cars.
• Ability to debug hardware and software issues on vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site vehicle testing and marketing events.
• Assemble, rework, and modify prototype vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of modifications and repairs.

Skills

Automotive Mechanics

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Czinger Vehicles is redefining the future of automotive design and manufacturing. Founded in 2019, we're pioneering a new era of performance vehicles through revolutionary, proprietary technology that blends human-AI design with sustainable manufacturing. Our flagship 21C hypercar, celebrated as the world’s fastest production vehicle and for its record-setting runs at Goodwood Hill Climb, Circuit of the Americas, and Laguna Seca, showcases the innovation behind over 550 patents in AI-driven generative design, materials, and additive manufacturing. With our three core pillars of dominating performance, iconic design, and revolutionary technology, Czinger is at the intersection of deep technology, consumer products, and high-performance branding. We invite you to join our world-class talent in shaping the future of the automotive industry. Here, you'll be part of a groundbreaking journey that pushes the limits of performance, design, technology, and sustainability.

Purpose

Czinger Vehicles is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Vehicle Test Technician to support the development, testing, and marketing of prototype and pre-production vehicles. This role involves preparing vehicles for test programs and events, conducting diagnostics and repairs, and supporting engineering teams across various test sites and events globally. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

The Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive mechanics, with a passion for high-performance vehicles and a commitment to excellence. Additionally, the Validation Technician collaborates closely with the Technical Program Manager and is expected to travel for test and marketing events.

Test & Marketing Event Support

• Support on-site vehicle testing and marketing events at proving grounds, racetracks, public roads, and test rigs.
• Perform pre- and post-event inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Prepare trucks, trailers, and vehicles for deployment to test and marketing events.
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are safely transported and maintained.
  
  

Protype Build & Maintenance

• Assemble, rework, and modify prototype and marketing vehicles in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to development vehicles.
• Install and verify vehicle data acquisition systems.
• Construct and modify vehicle wiring harnesses and perform root cause analysis of electrical issues.
• Assist with fitment, measurement, and validation of new components or systems under test
  
  

Documentation & Issue Tracking

• Maintain accurate records of all modifications, repairs, and maintenance performed on vehicles.
• Log vehicle and component mileage, keep track of service intervals.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues arising during vehicle assembly and test events
• Support raising and tracking issues via JIRA - Engineering Issues Management System.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of high-performance hybrid cars or motor racing cars.
• Can plan and execute vehicle repairs and reworks on complex vehicle systems.
• Ability to debug hardware and software issues on vehicle.
• Can define and set up data acquisition equipment.
• Methodical and systematic.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team. Can collaborate cross-functionally and with external partners.
• Hands-on and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Has a solution orientated approach and takes ownership of given responsibilities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with vehicle data logging systems and basic programming or scripting.
• Proficiency with JIRA or similar issue tracking systems.
• Class B or higher driver’s license and trailer towing certification.
  
  

Work Environment

• Extensive travel (~70%)
• Office
• Workshop
• Test lab
• Engine/chassis dynamometer
• Proving ground / Racetrack
• Local roads
• Climatic Test Chamber
• International travel (~20%.)
  
  

Pay Range: $45 USD - $55 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

CZV, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. CZV, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act..

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)

Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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