Product Development Technician- Salaried Bargaining Unit Temporary
The Product Development Technician is responsible for supporting various test requests that are critical to the Chassis and Powertrain communities. Typical tasks include fixture fabrication and assembly, test setup and monitoring, working with hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment and controllers, part removal and replacements, test teardowns, and interaction with Lab and Release Engineers. This position is for a 2nd shift technician in the Mechanical Life Test Lab operation.
Basic Qualifications: • Strong overall vehicle knowledge and mechanical skill
• Fixture and bracket fabrication skills
• Shop skills including table saw, band saw, grinders, sanders, drill press, pneumatic tools, etc.
• Machine shop skills: lathe, Bridgeport, power shear, iron worker, rotary punch, welding of aluminum and steel
• Test monitoring skills
• Ability to work overtime as required
Preferred Qualifications: • Highly motivated and strong work ethic required
• 1-5 years of experience in testing
• Familiarity with electro-dynamic vibration shakers, hydraulic and pneumatic test equipment
• Experience with test controllers, instrumentation and sensors desired
• Strong communication skills
• Great attitude and proven abilities
• Plasma arc cutting experience
• Data acquisition experience beneficial
• Experience with strain gaging and calibration beneficial
Company Description:
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
