Applus+ IDIADA · 10 hours ago
Chassis, Active Safety, Durability Technician
9270 Holly Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hr
2+ years expApplus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities. The technician will be responsible for executing testing and instrumentation activities related to Chassis, Active Safety, and Durability programs, ensuring compliance with testing protocols and maintaining test facility conditions.
Automotive
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
Qualification
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
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)
Company
Applus+ IDIADA
Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry with over 30 years’ experience supporting our clients in product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing, and homologation services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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