Test Technician - Technical Professionals Group : Job Details

Test Technician Overview: TPG is seeking motivated, dependable, and safety-conscious Test Technicians to join our research and development team in Fowlerville, MI. Successful candidates will be responsible for evaluating and testing the systems of pre-production vehicles on a proving ground. This role involves conducting thorough safety inspections, performing specialized test procedures, and accurately documenting findings in detailed reports. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to ensuring the safety and performance of automotive systems.Position Responsibilities:The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:* Conduct and support testing and data acquisition activities at vehicle level.* Develop and implement vehicle testing procedures* Install data acquisition per test requirements and support mechanical duties as needed.* Evaluate test results and prepare routine test reports.* Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.Required Skills and Abilities:* 1 to 5 year's experience as a Test Technician.* Background in Proving Grounds Vehicle Testing (preferred)Beneficial Skills and Experience:* Experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Controls, Active Safety and Vehicle Durability.* Data Acquisition background with various instruments and CAN with strong software skills and Excel.* Mechanical background to support component installation.* Advanced Driver skills with limit handling.Essentials:* Ground Truthing equipment experience: examples OXTS, Racelogic* Robotics experience: examples Anthony Best Dynamics, Humanetics* Data Acquisition experience: Dewesoft, Racelogic* Familiarity with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)Education/Training/Certifications:* Associates DegreeWork Environment Requirements:* Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.* Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.* Must be able to operate as an effective team member.* Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.Attendance/Work Hour Requirements* Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.* Must be willing and available to work 8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus other hours per day or week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.* While primarily a 1st shift position. The ideal candidate must be open to working the occasional 2nd shift#VehicleMechanic #VehicleTechnician #PrototypeVehicles #AutoTech #VehicleTesting #AutomotiveEngineering #MechanicJobs #AutoTechCareers #AutomotiveResearch #R&DMechanic #VehicleDevelopment #AutomotiveTechnology #MechanicSkills