Chassis, Active Safety, Durability Technician at Applus IDIADA — Adelanto, CA

Responsibilities

• Perform initial parts set-up including digital pictures, micrometer measurements, visual inspections and parts labeling.
• Execute vehicle maintenance and component retrofits (brakes, suspension, etc.) in accordance with the preventative maintenance plan and specific testing protocols.
• Maintain and monitor test facility conditions daily to ensure compliance with accelerated corrosion testing standards. This includes climatic chamber, salt water basin, and mud pit facilities.
• Execute driving cycles on closed fatigue tracks and public roads in accordance with established testing protocols.
• Install sensors and data acquisition as required for vehicle tests.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair all defects found during testing.
• Organize and create labels of tests’ samples using internal SW tools (vehicle and test parts).
• Transport instrumented test vehicles to the proving ground test facilities (around 120 miles roundtrip).
• Ensure that test activities are performed in accordance with the test procedures and test books/checklists. Collect and record all data necessary for the completion of the test report.
• Record when required the videos of the vehicle test maneuvers run in the proving ground with the provided video camera.
• Report to a Senior Technician or Test Engineer the data generated, progress and status of any tasks deployed

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• High School Diploma; two-year technical degree or prior trade experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a testing environment.
• Automotive technical knowledge of main vehicle component functions and behavior.
• Skill in using hand tools (wrenches, sockets), power tools (pneumatic/impact wrenches), and precision instruments like torque wrenches and dial indicators to meet exact manufacturer specifications.
• Experience with sensors installation, data acquisition instrumentation and objective vehicle testing is an asset.
• Knowledge of the operation of computers with various software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in projects and a continuously evolving industry. Must be able to improvise.
• Must be a team player. Must be able to work within and across various company departments.

Job Functions:

• Must be able to stand, walk up and down hills, bend, kneel, sit for lengthy periods, and use hands for various functions such as typing and using various hand tools.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours. Mandatory overtime and weekends may be required
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Passionate of the automotive world.
• Willingness to travel and hour adaptability, including weekends.
• Committed with strong service orientation.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license
• Proficient in driving a pickup truck/ vehicle trailer combo (Class C requirements)

Schedule

• Monday to Saturday