Contract

Automotive Test Technician

Hands-on role calibrating sensors, wiring harnesses, and instrumentation systems in automotive testing environments.

Job #137013
Manufacturing
Allen Park, Michigan

Talascend is currently seeking an Automotive Test Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Allen Park, Michigan.

Overview

This role involves installing and calibrating test equipment in development vehicles, with a focus on wiring, sensors, and instrumentation systems. The technician will receive hands-on training to support testing and vehicle preparation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build and install low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring harnesses, auxiliary battery and electrical systems.
  • Install, adjust, and calibrate sensors, shunts, fiber optics, accelerometers, and data acquisition systems.
  • Collaborate with customers, fabricators, and mechanics to identify sensor installation locations based on the Instrumentation Requirement List (IRL).
  • Assist in performing functional inspections and prove-outs of instrumentation according to Instrumentation Quality Assurance (IQA).
  • Diagnose and repair faulty low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring systems.
  • Work with electronic functional and measurement tools such as power supplies, function generators, and multimeters.
  • Maintain records by entering notes into service repair requests.
  • Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
  • Participate in daily shop organization and clean-up activities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of mechanic experience, personal or professional.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.