Vehicle Testing Technician II
$67,579,200–$75,088,000 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Execute structural, durability, and mechatronic tests using servo-electric actuators and robot-based equipment. Install and align test articles, fixtures, and sensors while monitoring safety, data quality, and equipment health. Build sensor wiring, perform 3D scanning and CMM measurements, and operate forklifts for material handling. Conduct light fabrication for test setups and maintain a safe, orderly lab with strict adherence to PPE and lockout/tagout protocols. Document test setups, anomalies, and results for engineers. This onsite role supports Vehicle Hardware Engineering with occasional off-shift work to support critical testing.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years in a hands-on test lab, validation, R&D, or manufacturing technician role
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, basic statics, and load paths
- Experience operating electro-mechanical equipment (actuators, robots, or similar) with a strong safety focus
- Proficiency with basic measurement tools
- Ability to lift and position components and fixtures using proper ergonomics
- Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and communication in a fast-paced environment
- Strict adherence to PPE, lockout/tagout, and all lab safety protocols
Desired Qualifications
- Completion of a technical program in Automotive Technology, Collision Repair, or an associatedegree in Engineering Technology (or similar)
- Mechanical/structural focus
- Experience with industrial robots or automated test cells
- Exposure to 3D scanning, CMM, and data acquisition systems
- Comfortable with basic fabrication, assembly, hand soldering, and simple wiring/harness documentation
- Familiarity with CAD models, engineering drawings/GD&T, and tools like Jira or similar tracking systems
- May require occasional off-shift or weekend work to support critical testing
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