Job description:
Company Overview
Kett Engineering is a well-established leader in the automotive test industry with over 60 years of experience. We provide comprehensive support for vehicle testing, development, and staffing solutions to leading automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers. Our commitment to quality service is driven by our dedicated team of professionals who ensure the success of our clients' durability test programs.
Summary
This is an Engineering Technician position working at the GM Desert Proving Ground in Yuma, AZ. The technician will support various engineering groups that are responsible for meeting federal and customer internal requirements. The technician will need to demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to effectively handle multiple projects with minimal supervision all while working with various organizations during the vehicle development process. This position will encompass several roles and will require a high degree of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and computer skills.
Responsibilities
Noise Passby Test Role:
· Work within the Noise Passby Lab to perform vehicle tests in accordance with Vehicle Technical Specifications (VTS) and Federal Regulatory requirements, per documented GMW and NHTSA procedures.
· Utilize LMS and Vehicle Spy software and associated instrumentation to execute noise passby tests.
· Evaluate test results to ensure quality test data in accordance documented requirements and procedures.
· Plan, build, install, and teardown instrumentation for the various tests requested by engineering.
· Schedule lab workload and test equipment usage and calibration.
Traffic Safety Coordinator Role:
· Understand and track daily use of test tracks.
· Daily coordination of test track usage between visiting groups.
· Ensure test road closure gates are closed when required per Pre-task Test Plans.
· Work with and coordinate with Security on road closures.
· Monitor Traffic Safety radio channel while visiting groups are testing.
· Maintain Traffic Safety records.
Vehicle Fleet Maintenance Role:
· Perform vehicle fleet scheduled maintenance, mechanical repair, and scheduled DOT inspections.
· Investigate mechanical/electrical operational issues on vehicles and/or components and troubleshoot issues with lab test equipment and diagnostic software apps.
· Interpret electrical schematics and wire harness diagrams.
· Utilize multimeters and other lab instruments for troubleshooting issues.
Trailer Maintenance Role:
· Perform vehicle trailer scheduled maintenance, mechanical repair, and scheduled DOT inspections.
· Investigate and repair electrical issues with brakes or lights on trailer fleet.
· Investigate and repair mechanical issues with wheels, bearings, brakes, jacks, hydraulic systems, etc.
· Usage of tire machines, wheel balancers, and tire pressure monitor learn tools.
Equipment Preventive Maintenance Role:
· Perform annual preventive maintenance (PMs) function checks, safety inspections and repair on various garage equipment, such as jack stands, floor jacks, bottle jacks, ladders & step stools, slings & chains, tire & wheel lifts, lift tables, etc.
· Maintain PM inspection records in Maximo database..
Requirements
- A valid Arizona State driver’s license.
- NO Accidents/Dui's or any number of points on your record.
- Motivated self-starter with strong enthusiasm for this type of work.
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
- Ability to handle basic project assignments with minimum supervision.
- Ability to repeatedly perform activities involving bending, twisting, pulling and lifting of vehicle components up to 50 pounds, unassisted.
- Moving test equipment and portable tools (70-200#) around the shop as required.
- Maintains good housekeeping and safe practices.
- Ability to operate fork trucks and possess or obtain a valid fork truck license.
- A valid DOT medical card or ability to obtain one.
- Excellent mechanical assembly and disassembly skills.
- Experience with hand tools, air tools, and cordless electrical tools.
- Effective time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in both independent and team environments.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments.
Education Requirements:
- Minimum two-year associate degree in automotive technology or equivalent work-related experience
- 7 years of electrical and/or mechanical hands-on experience.
If you are passionate about engineering and want to contribute to cutting-edge automotive projects, we invite you to apply today and become a part of our dedicated team at Kett Engineering!
Job Type: Full-time
