Vehicle Engineering Technician II
The Vehicle Engineering Technician II is primarily responsible for supporting all activities and work related to vehicle prototyping, preproduction development and maintaining a production level engineering fleet.
Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):
- Read and understand product technical schematics and assembly instructions.
- Integrate and install early development components, necessary to create a functioning pre-production vehicle.
- Test and measure specific vehicle functions using engineering tools.
- Support vehicle commissioning and decommissioning as necessary.
- Document work related to testing and development.
- Complete assigned vehicle work orders on time without compromising quality.
- Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems.
- Maintain and repair corporate fleet.
- Maintain, upkeep of all tools and equipment.
- Liaising with Technical Supervisor to report any issues and make suggestions for further improvements.
- Ensuring that quality control standards are met.
- Adhering to strict assembly safety standards.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
- ASE Masters certification preferred.
- High Voltage training certificate preferred.
Experience
- Extensive experience as an automotive or electronics technician (5+yrs).
- Moderate experience with working on Heavy duty vehicles.
- Practical experience with automotive powertrain systems preferred.
- Practical experience in high voltage drive systems preferred.
- Broad knowledge of all vehicle systems (including powertrain, chassis, electrical, thermal, exteriors, & interiors) & component materials & fasteners.
- Practical knowledge of vehicle networks (including CAN) & relative systems such as OBD II.
Tools and Equipment
- Proficient with hand and power tools.
- Ability to operate vehicle lifts.
- Ability to drive a Forklift.
- Ability to use a tire machine and wheel balancer as well as vehicle alignment machine.
Personal
- Must have a valid Driver’s license.
- Passion for automotive.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
- Team player, reliable, innovative, committed, self-starter, with a focus on quality.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Possess the desire and ability to learn new technologies.
Physical Requirements:
Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
- Ability to use air or electric powered hand tools
- Ability to use a vehicle lift
- Ability to use a forklift
- Ability to drive many different sized vehicles
- Ability to frequently use hand(s) for repetitive actions (grasping and fine manipulation)
- Ability to frequently walk or move in and around a vehicle and a workshop environment
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, turn, and stoop while working with your hands and on a vehicle
- Ability to frequently be around or operate loud machinery and moving equipment
- Ability to stand for occasional periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 60 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing their job in a workshop environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may spend 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in a workshop environment.
Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)
Benefits & Perks:
In addition to our competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:
- Medical Plan choices include HMO, PPO & HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan)
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
- Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Time, Vacation time and Personal Floaters
- Paid Holidays including Company’s Annual Year End Shutdown
- Karma Cares Program (Monthly lunch & breakfast)
- Work life Balance (Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule)
- Employee Driving Program
- Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!
Compensation:
$36.50/per hour - $40.00/per hour. Compensation will vary DOE.
At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.
Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.
Karma Automotive, INC is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, INC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.
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