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Vehicle Labs Operations Engineer - Irvine, CA

Kett Engineering
Irvine, CA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2025

Role Summary:the vehicle engineering operations engineer is responsible for the planning, commissioning, and maintenance of testing facilities. This role includes daily operation support, scheduling, and customer coordination, with a strong focus on continuous improvement of testing processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and support the commissioning of new testing facilities.
  • Develop, document, and implement testing and maintenance procedures in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
  • Provide daily operational support.
  • Manage the test request systems and schedule, and coordinate with the test facility customers.
  • Plan and execute preventative maintenance activities.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve test quality, ensure on time delivery, minimize unplanned downtime, and maximize customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university; Strong engineering fundamentals required.
  • 2-5 years of testing experience; Experience with operating and maintaining climate chambers and chassis dynamometer facilities preferred.
  • Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, and post processing.
  • Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and relevant debugging tools.
  • A proven track record of problem solving an independent root cause analysis.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to produce clear, organized, and timely documentation.
  • Team oriented mindset.
  • Strong interest in automotive technology.
  • Ability to work independently.

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass criminal background screening, drug test, employment verification, and education verification.
  • Have a valid California driver's license.
  • Clean driving record with no at fault accidents or moving violations in the past three years and no DUI in the past 10 years.
  • Authorized to work in the US.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $55.00 - $58.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Vehicle Climate Chamber Testing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55 - $58

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