Automotive Technician - Oxnard

Description

Kett Engineering is seeking an automotive technician to support test fleet activities of our customer, a prestigious German automobile manufacturer, at their research and development facility in Oxnard, CA

Role Responsibilities:

Main responsibility -

• Perform detailed and thorough inspections and repair of all test vehicles
• Perform SW and HW updates including reporting systems with guidance from Sr. Technicians
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of test vehicles as defined
• Provide full vehicle support for entire concern test vehicles as requested
• Assist in maintain workshop tool, tire, and service part inventory
• Provide technical support for visiting test groups
• Install, remove and maintain data logging equipment for information gathering from vehicles
• Inspection of assigned vehicles
• Receiving of parts from Germany and other stations
• Sampling and collection of fluids with full documentation
• Maintain and update engineering tools such as iDEX, Diagra, ODIS, and CP Tool with guidance from Sr. Technicians
• Prepare vehicles for scrapping
• Prepare vehicles for rotation for external drivers

Additional responsibilities -

• Safety and cleanliness of work area is mandatory and common areas
• Provide overall support for tasks unrelated to vehicle testing for department operations
• Support of test driver needs and questions before and after shifts

Qualifications

Qualifications (Skills & Experiences & Education)
Years of Relevant Experience: Minimum years of relevant experience needed to perform the job
3-5 years job related experience. Automotive background & technical experience.
Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Automotive vocational technical training
• Dealership product training
• Certificate in Automotive Technology
• At least two ASE Certifications

Desired:
- Previous experience working as a Technician in an Engineering Test and Development Environment
Skills Required:

•  Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Valid driver’s license with good DMV record
• Solid knowledge of the English language
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in use of software / Engineering tools
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Problem solving

Specialized Skills:

• Basic ability with Microsoft Office applications
• Highly organized and dependable
• Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
• Minimum two ASE certifications: One powertrain related
• Recent Automotive drivetrain diagnostic experience
• Extensive knowledge as an Automotive Technician on Audi/VW vehicles

Desired:

• Diagnostic experience including VAS testers
• Self-organized
• Organize and maintain a clean work environment
• Resource management
• German and/or Spanish language skills

Work Flexibility: Physical requirements, travel requirements, work schedule, etc.

• Work schedule based on business requirements (minimum 40 hours / week) including occasional Saturday or occasional overtime, core work hours 7AM – 4PM

Salary : $30 - $34