B9 – Automotive Build Technician I - HonorVet Technologies

Automotive Build Technician I

Duration: 12+ Months contract with possibility of extension or FTE

Location: Allen Park, MI 48101

Work hours: 6:45am to 3:30pm. Possible OT in the upcoming months. OT hours start earlier than 8-hour shifts. OT start time can be as early as 5am

Job Description:

• Basic mechanic tool is required. Wiring and instrumentation tools will also be needed for this position.
• This is a role that requires 1 year of automotive mechanic experience.
• Will be getting trained to prep vehicles for testing.
• Hands on training is PROVIDED, if they have the mechanical knowledge.
• If they have car audio experience that is very relatable knowledge.

Job Summary:

• The Technician I will install test equipment in development vehicles such as thermocouples, transducers, sensors, fiberoptics, accelerometers.
• The role will build, modify, adjust and calibrate installed devices.
• This role will build and install low voltage wire harnesses to drawings and schematics Technician I will be mentored and supported by team members on project work and customer interactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and install low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring harnesses, auxiliary battery and electrical systems.
• Install, adjust and calibrate sensors, shunts, fiber optics, accelerometers and data acquisition systems.
• Collaborate with Customers, Fabricators, and Mechanics to identify required locations for sensor installation according to Instrumentation Requirement List (IRL).
• Assist in performing complete functional inspection and prove-out of instrumentation according to Instrumentation Quality Assurance (IQA).
• Diagnose faulty low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring systems and repair.
• Work with electronic functional and measurement tools, such as power supplies, function generators, and multimeter.
• Maintain records by entering notes into service repair requests.
• Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs.
• Participate in daily shop organization and clean-up.

Education and Experience (required):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of mechanic experience, personal or professional.

Education and Experience (preferred):

• Certificate in Automotive Technology or related.
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification(s).
• State Mechanic Certification(s).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience performing soldering, crimping, tube bending, component layout and packaging on vehicles or subsystems.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (required):

• Able to follow procedures or work instructions provided for assigned projects, such as work requests, shop procedures and shop manuals, publications, or schematic diagrams.
• Good organizational skills and works well independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Able to work overtime and weekends.
• Good attention to detail.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (preferred):

• Knowledge of proper installation of thermocouples and pressure transducers.