Established in 1953, Kett Engineering has exclusively served the automotive industry for over three decades. Kett’s core values of integrity, customer service excellence, and teamwork, combined with years of experience have made it a leading service provider in automotive testing and development.
Kett provides services to automotive manufacturers, Tier-1 suppliers, and technology companies on public roads, proving grounds, off-road, and at engineering and technical centers. Kett’s core service offerings include contract recruiting and staffing, proving ground management, test program development, field and fleet test development, data acquisition and reporting, mapping programs and test trip staffing, and logistics and support.
We are currently looking for an Experienced Automotive Technician to join our team and work with our customer, an innovative vehicle manufacturer at their facilities.
Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job 3-5 years job related experience. Automotive background & technical experience.
Responsibilities:
· Perform detailed and thorough inspections and repair of all test vehicles.
· Perform SW and HW updates including reporting systems with guidance from Sr. Technicians
· Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined
· Provide full vehicle support for entire concern test vehicles as requested
· Assist in maintain workshop tool, tire, and service part inventory
· Provide technical support for visiting test groups
· Install, remove and maintain data logging equipment for information gathering from vehicles
· Inspection of assigned vehicles
· Receiving of parts from Germany and other stations
· Sampling and collection of fluids with full documentation
· Maintain and update engineering tools such as iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, and CP Tool with guidance from Sr. Technicians
· Prepare vehicles for scrapping
· Prepare vehicles for rotation for external drivers
Secondary Responsibilities:
· Safety and cleanliness of work area is mandatory and common areas
· Provide overall support for tasks unrelated to vehicle testing for department operations
· Support of test driver needs and questions before and after shifts
Qualifications Desired:
· Previous experience working as a Technician in an Engineering Test and Development Environment
· Previous experience working with electric, hybrid and/or fuel cell vehicles
· Diagnostic experience including VAS testers
Required:
· High School Diploma or equivalent
· Automotive vocational technical training
· Dealership product training
· Certificate in Automotive Technology or equivalent work experience
· At least two ASE Certifications
· Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
Skills:
· Basic ability with Microsoft Office applications
· Solid knowledge of the English language
· Computer savvy – skilled in use of software / Engineering tools
· Highly organized and dependable
· Recent Automotive drivetrain diagnostic experience
Physical Requirements:
· Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required
· Commonly sit at a desk or table
· Frequent walk, stand, or stoop.
· Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
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