Job Summary:

The Automotive Engineering Technician will assist the Automotive Engineers by conducting inspections, tests, and data analysis needed to identify and resolve safety, performance, efficiency, and quality issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs automotive system or component tests to determine performance, durability, and efficiency.
• Gathers and analyzes test data for related systems and parts.
• Determines the cause and nature of defects through inspections and testing.
• Reads and understands blueprints, drawings, charts, and schematics related to automotive engineering projects.
• Reports suggested improvements based on data, observations, and analyzations of both.
• Creates or modifies prototype components.
• Maintains and monitors manual and computer testing equipment, supplies, and replacement parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and extremely accurate.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Proficient in related computer software and technologies including Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and AutoCAD.
• Proficient understanding of mathematics.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and installation or modification duties.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required; Associates degree in automotive engineering technology highly desired.
• Three years of experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.