Prototype Engineering Technician
Prototype Engineering Technician
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JOB DESCRIPTION: PROTOTYPE TECHNICIAN
Job Overview:
This position is responsible for the manufacture assembly and validation of prototypes and testing vehicles systems and components.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Assemble prototype engineering validation and special build vehicles. Install and validate parts & components on engineering and method build vehicles.
- Provide feedback to design engineers related to Bills of Materials installation validation accessibility and maintainability issues.
- Work with design engineers to create prototype parts that are representative of design ideas/concepts as needed.
- Manufacture prototype parts special tools and fixtures.
- Assists with fabrication assembly modification and debugging of test systems.
- Support inhouse or field testing.
- Perform simple electrical assembly (i.e. wiring connectors circuit boards)
- Assist Autocar production initiatives by supporting part manufacturing/modification needs and implementation of new designs to production line.
- Rework of production components to support short leadtime of special options.
- Maintain a safe working environment through good housekeeping practices and adherence to safe work practices.
- Periodic travel may be required to address issues at customers locations or support test and evaluation activities.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Education and Experience
- One to two years related experience and/or training.
- Heavy truck vehicle product knowledge is a plus.
- Fabrication knowledge and process is desirable.
- Welding experience is a plus
- Truck manufacturing build/process experience will be desirable.
Language Skills
Ability to read analyze and interpret blueprints and schematics required.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to interpret dimensions on a print and make modifications as necessary. Basic shop math skills are required. Ability to make concept prints forpartsduring prototyping phase.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Computer Skills
A working knowledge of the following will be an advantage for the candidate:
- MS Office
- UG NXor other CAD software
- Teamcenter
Physical Requirements:
- Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask air purifying respirator(i.e. half and/or full faced)safety shoes gloves safety glasses and ear protection.
- Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
- While performing the duties of thisjobit is required to stand walk and use hands to operate objects tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb balance stoop kneel or crouch when necessary forjobactivity.
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Autocar is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
