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Automotive Technician II

Location: Greater Columbus, OH
Work Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week
Contract: Ongoing (Long-term)

Pay: $22 -$27/ hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Technician L2 to support advanced automotive testing and prototype vehicle development in Raymond, Ohio. This hands-on role will primarily support high-temperature chassis dynamometer testing, vehicle preparation, instrumentation, data acquisition, prototype part installation, and component changes.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of automobiles and hands-on experience working with vehicles, electrical systems, instrumentation, fabrication, or automotive testing. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with prototype vehicles and engineering teams in both controlled laboratory environments and demanding field-testing conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle preparation and testing for high-temperature chassis dynamometer testing, including installation of thermocouples, wiring harnesses, data acquisition equipment, and prototype components.
• Install, inspect, modify, and troubleshoot instrumentation and test equipment used to collect vehicle and component data.
• Assist with prototype part installation and component changes before and during chassis dynamometer testing.
• Support engineers during testing by monitoring equipment, making necessary vehicle or component changes, and ensuring test setups meet established requirements.
• Prepare vehicles for hot-weather field testing in extreme-temperature environments, including installation of prototype parts, thermocouples, harnesses, and data acquisition equipment.
• Perform pre-test inspections and equipment checks to ensure vehicles and instrumentation are properly prepared for testing.
• Support engineers during field testing by operating data acquisition equipment and, when qualified, driving test vehicles on public roads.
• Assist with water-fording test preparation and testing, including following setup sheets and installing required instrumentation.
• Prepare vehicles for snow-ingress testing, including component changes, instrumentation installation, and test execution.
• Design, build, modify, troubleshoot, and repair electrical test harnesses and related wiring.
• Maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot automotive test equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and modification work as needed to support testing and vehicle preparation.
• Maintain accurate test setup information and follow established procedures, engineering instructions, and safety requirements.
• Assist with additional automotive testing, prototype vehicle preparation, and engineering projects as assigned.
• Work overtime and travel as required to support testing schedules and offsite test events.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on understanding of automobiles, vehicle systems, and automotive components.
• Previous experience with automotive testing, vehicle preparation, instrumentation, data acquisition, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience working with data acquisition hardware and software.
• Strong vehicle electrical and instrumentation skills.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical wiring and test harnesses.
• Welding and/or fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, setup sheets, and test procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel for offsite testing.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime as required by testing schedules.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an engineering/test team.
• Must be able to obtain a passport if international travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Automotive Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Professional automotive technician or automotive testing experience.
• Experience with prototype or development vehicles.
• Experience with thermocouples, sensors, electrical harnesses, and instrumentation.
• Experience with chassis dynamometers or other automotive test equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience performing welding, fabrication, or custom vehicle modifications.

Work Environment

This is a highly hands-on position requiring technicians to work around vehicles, testing equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, and prototype components. The role may involve extended periods working in high-temperature and cold-weather environments, as well as travel to locations used for extreme-weather vehicle testing.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mechanically and technically skilled automotive professional who enjoys hands-on work and is comfortable troubleshooting problems in a testing environment. Candidates with backgrounds as automotive technicians, test technicians, automotive engineering technicians, vehicle development technicians, instrumentation technicians, or highly skilled automotive mechanics may be a strong fit.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work directly with prototype vehicles and contribute to real-world automotive development and testing.

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