Product Development Technician- SBU Temp - Body Hardware Lab
The Product Development Technician is responsible for supporting test requests that are critical to the Body, Interior, Exterior, and Hardware communities. Typical tasks include Vehicle assembly/dis-assembly, test fixture conceptualization and fabrication, test setup and monitoring, part removal and replacements, test tear-downs, and interaction with Lab and Release Engineers. Support Body Hardware Lab Engineers with the following full vehicle and component level testing: All body closure panel (hoods, lift-gates, doors, deck-lids, tailgates, etc.); structural (ambient) and environmental chamber; vehicle air leak / air flow; side step cycle; endurance check stop; power sliding door slam; power lift-gate slam; pedal load cycling; park brake cycling; door systems w/simulated seal load; body hardware closure; complete vehicle water sealing; haul-away shipping tie down cycle; window cycle; fixture development & parts changing; spare tire cycle test; BUX tie-down point strength and access.
This is a 2nd shift technician position in the Body Hardware Test Lab.
Basic Qualifications: • Strong overall vehicle knowledge and mechanical skills
• Fixture and bracket fabrication skills
• Shop skills including table saw, band saw, grinders, sanders, drill press, press brake, pneumatic tools, etc.
• Machine shop skills: lathe, welding of aluminum and steel
• Ability to work in environmental extremes (-20 deg to 180 deg and high humidity) also required
• Test monitoring skills
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Highly motivated and strong work ethic required
Preferred Qualifications: • 1-5 years of experience in testing
• Familiarity with electro-dynamic vibration shakers and pneumatic test equipment
• Experience with test controllers, instrumentation and sensors desired
• Strong communication skills
• Great attitude and proven abilities
• 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.
