Dynamometer Test Technician - 3Rd Shift

Company Description

UTAC provides vehicle test, validation services, and systems to customers in the automotive, transport, tire, petrochemical, and defense industries. UTAC is independent and impartial in everything we do.

In the USA, UTAC runs driveline test laboratories in Livonia, MI and Hayward, CA. We design, build, install, and service Dynamometer Test systems, as well as associated data acquisition and test system automation software. We deploy technical specialists and project managers across the world to provide test services and equipment to our customers.

At UTAC, we provide countless opportunities for you to grow your career. We encourage “outside-the-box” thinking and want to bring your ideas to life to continue growing our innovative team. Our engineers are creating testing solutions for some of the largest and most successful companies in the automotive industry every day. We pride ourselves on staying on the cutting edge of testing technology in the automotive world. From the initial contact until the last parts have left our building, our goal is to create an efficient, customer-centric, and successful testing experience for all our customers.

Job Description

Candidate would be a key contributor to our overall testing team. Working both with internal and external customers. Following one-off testing projects from start to finish. Working with test engineers to bring your work to life. You would participate in team and customer meetings to identify requirements, specification, timelines, and customer expectations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Helping engineers/customers when needed
• Setting up test cells
• Cleaning/Organizing test cells and facilities
• Building oil conditioning carts
• Fabricating and/or machining fixturing
• Keeping workspace clean (Shop/Trash cans/Fab room)
• Keeping cells running after shop Hours
• Maintaining shop inventory
• Help engineers’ problem solve

Qualifications

• Hold a current US driving license
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
• Technical degree in automotive related discipline or equivalent experience
• Advanced experience with hand tools required
• Understanding of electrical schematics and drawings a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and management
• Due to the nature of work, we perform; applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Additional Information

Experience

• 1-5+ years of mechanical work in either automotive or fabrication
•  Familiarity with electric motors, pumps, and VFDs a plus
• Ability to work and problem solve on your own vehicle or ATV.

Skills

• Excellent communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work hands-on with mechanical and electrical wiring
• Creative problem solving
• Strong focus on safety & quality
• Quick learner in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Other

• Flexibility to support test activities both off-site and outside of normal working hours.
• Valid US driver’s license (chauffeurs, CDL a bonus)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal background check.