Automotive Technician - Carson, CA

Posted:
10/18/2024, 3:31:42 AM

Location(s):
Carson, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Kett Engineering is seeking an automotive technician to work with our customer, a prestigious German automobile manufacturer at their research and development center in Carson, CA

The successful candidate will support test fleet activities. Updating of hardware and software. Reviewing and maintaining documentation driver reports, work orders, data recorders, etc.. Reporting and feedback including weekly downloads, software updates to responsible groups / persons. Perform all scheduled maintenances and repairs on vehicles as required. Scrapping of cars. Perform required measurements as directed. All vehicle movements both arriving and departing Shipping, Truck Deliveries, Shaffer Trans, IQS, Air France and Lufthansa

Role Summary:
Supporting of Test Fleet Activities as needed determined by the Manager / Test Fleet Coordinator.

Work Flexibility/Schedule:
Monday - Friday (occasional Saturday)
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Occasional domestic travel ( average 2-3 times per year ) required for business & training, possibly to international locations

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 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined
·          Provide full vehicle support to assist in root cause analysis
·          Assist in maintaining workshop tools, tires, 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
·          Sampling and collection of fluids with full documentation
·          Maintain and update engineering tools such as iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, and CP Tool
·          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