Position:
Test Engineer
Location:
Onsite - Stanfield, AZ
Job Type:
1-year contract with the potential to be extended or converted to direct employment
Compensation:
$24-$27/hr
Description:
The test technician will be responsible for marketability development focused on vehicles manufactured in North America. This includes a wide-range of responsibilities including performance target setting, subjective vehicle evaluation and marketability assessments of cars, trucks & SUVs. The technician will also need to interact daily with other technicians & engineers throughout the organization in order to be effective in this role. Success in this role will be measured by efficient test schedule management, test result accuracy & the ability to contribute to products, ultimately providing value to the customer
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and benchmark vehicles with a high level of sensitivity and customer focus
- Carrying out static and dynamic tests per test standards to assess vehicle performance achieves target (Quietness, ride / handling, braking, acceleration, roominess, etc.)
- Disassemble / retrofit vehicles as needed
- Document all test results and provide accurate reports
- Provide weekly status updates within Marketability test team & plan schedule to align with project test demands.
Skills & Qualifications:
- HS Diploma (or equivalent) is required. Associate degree or some college coursework is preferred.
- Prior experience in automotive development testing or related field; no more than 5 years
- Subjective vehicle evaluation and troubleshooting skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Comfortable working cross-functionally with technicians, engineers & suppliers on a daily basis;
- Domestic and international travel may be required to conduct testing at remote locations approximately 30%
- Will require overtime during test trips and an occasional Saturday