Durability Technician
Maricopa, Az
Prepare test vehicles for testing by vehicle engineering staff, including instrumentation, parts change, fabrication and setting vehicle to required specificationsSet up various mechanical and electrical tests and tests equipment under minimal supervision, including interpretation of mechanical and electrical schematicsPerform diagnosis and repairs on test and durability vehiclesMaintains a safe and clean work environmentConduct diagnosis and repair on the following: suspension systems, engine systems, brake system, transmission and clutch systems, steering systems, HVAC systems, tires and wheelsImplement engineering design changes under daily direction of leadengineersThis includes interpretation of drawings, preparation of supplies, and fabrication and installation of non-standard partsAssist in design process and fabrication of prototype materials used on various testsOperate mechanical and electrical test equipment for collection of engineering data as directedEquipment includes pressure, temperature, acceleration, and other analog data acquisition devicesProcess test data and communicate resultsSet up various mechanical and electrical test equipment under minimal supervision, including interpretation of mechanical, electrical and schematic drawings, fabrication of various test fixturesPrepare vehicles for testing and shipment. Including completion of check sheets for data collection, safety inspection, tools and spare partsParticipate in testing activities as an evaluator, driver and technicianPrepare test equipment and tools under directionAssist engineering staff with evaluation in failure analysis process as requiredEvaluate vehicle performance under different test conditions (e.g. hot, cold, high altitude)Perform field repair work and part changes as directed during testing