Vehicle Thermal Test Technician (DRAFT) in , us

Overview

Responsibilities include supporting lab upkeep and general maintenance to ensure a clean and efficient workspace; managing vehicle instrumentation supplies and ordering consumables; tracking and maintaining calibration and logs; enforcing safety and EHS guidelines on the lab floor and during test trips; facilitating new one-off test setups; performing hands-on electrical work and instrumenting vehicles and systems to collect test data; supporting vehicle communication and data collection; modifying parts and equipment for one-off instrumentation and testing; building and maintaining DAQ boxes for vehicle and bench testing; coordinating rapid prototyping of test fixtures and hardware; and executing thermal testing on full vehicles and sub-assemblies. All testing work should align with safety and quality standards.

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Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a vehicle testing, laboratory, or workshop environment.
• Experience with vehicle communication networks, hardware, and software.
• Hands-on electrical work, including soldering, harness building, or instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with managing vehicle testing or substantial lab assets.
• Facilitating new one-off test setups (airflow testing, component testing, temporary modifications to existing stands, etc.).
• Perform hands-on electrical work (~60%), including running wires, soldering, harnessing, and instrumentation setup; using tools like multimeters for diagnostics; fully instrumenting vehicles and systems to collect test data; supporting vehicle communication and data collection (CAN/LIN); and modifying parts and equipment for one-off instrumentation and testing.
• Experience building and maintaining DAQ boxes for vehicle and bench testing, following schematics from TEs (LabView or similar).
• Experience coordinating rapid prototyping of test fixtures and hardware.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with automotive thermal systems (cooling, refrigerant, HVAC).
• Experience with high-voltage EV systems and safety protocols.
• Proficiency with rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, machining, or fixture building).
• Familiarity with vehicle testing and lab safety standards (OSHA/EHS/DOT).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for generating test reports.
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high-performing team.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role start on the first day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account with employer matching. Employees in this role are entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.