Test Operations & Setup

• Operate and maintain large dynamometers for vehicle- and powertrain-level testing.
• Build and set up test rigs and dynamometers for mechanical and/or electrical tests in collaboration with Powertrain, NVH, and Thermal engineering teams.
• Select, install, and verify instrumentation needed to collect response data from products under test (e.g., accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure sensors, thermocouples, thermistors, hygrometers, voltage drop sense leads).
• Support Test and Validation Engineers in executing test plans and implementing test equipment upgrades and modifications to systems under test.

Troubleshooting, Diagnosis & Repair

• Perform first-line fault finding and diagnosis for operational issues that arise on systems under test and associated test equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance as well as complex mechanical and electrical repairs on test rigs, dynos, and related systems.
• Diagnose and repair prototype vehicle electrical, mechanical, and software systems using scan tools, diagnostic equipment, and common automotive test tools.

Safety & Compliance

• Take an active role in Environmental Health & Safety within the laboratory, including contributing to risk assessments and maintaining a safe, well-organized work environment.
• Follow and promote electric vehicle safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and appropriate use of PPE in all test activities.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Document test setups, procedures, issues, and findings using established processes and systems, including timely escalation when appropriate.
• Generate and maintain process documentation and standard work for test rigs and associated test equipment.
• Provide feedback and implement suggestions to improve workshop standards, protocols, and processes, with a focus on test error-proofing and repeatability.
• Work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with fellow technicians, engineers, and cross-functional partners.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Physical Agility: Ability to work under strenuous or awkward positions throughout the workday when building, installing, or servicing test hardware.
• Lifting: Ability to lift, move, and assemble components and test fixtures as required in a laboratory environment.
• Hazards: Comfortable working around high-voltage systems, rotating machinery, and other hazards in a controlled test cell environment while following all safety protocols.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional extended hours, off-shift coverage, or weekends as needed to support critical test activities and program milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on technician experience working directly in test cells and/or with large dynamometer systems.
• 2+ years of experience working with electrified vehicles or electrified powertrain systems.
• Strong experience with test instrumentation, including thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, hygrometers, pressure transducers, and flow meters.
• Demonstrated expertise in powertrain test setup, including alignment, fixturing, and test error-proofing.
• Proficiency with mechanical tooling, general fabrication, and assembly of test fixtures and rigs.
• Hands-on experience with electrical wiring, instrumentation, and lab test equipment.
• Knowledge of electric motor, inverter, and gearbox concepts and their integration in propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of electric vehicle safety practices and high-voltage system handling.
• Experience operating scan tools, diagnostic equipment, and common automotive test equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills applied to powertrain and vehicle system issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with clear verbal and written communication across engineering and technician teams.
• Demonstrated pride in workmanship and attention to detail in a fast-paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design & Build: Experience with the design and build of custom mechanical fixtures and test hardware.
• Thermal Systems: Knowledge of propulsion systems and associated thermal management systems (coolant and refrigerant).
• Project Support: Experience supporting test equipment upgrade projects and commissioning new test capabilities.
• Problem Solving: Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods and basic data analysis tools for interpreting test results.