What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Test Technician - Oxnard position at Kett Engineering Corporation?
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 (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 (min. 40 hours / week) including occasional Saturday or occasional overtime, core work hours 7AM – 4PM
- Occasional domestic travel required for business & training and possibly to international locations
- Often driving a motor vehicle, incl. performance class, special training required
- Commonly sit at a desk or table
- Frequent walk, stand, or stop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
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Salary : $30 - $34
