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THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $1K SIGNING BONUS

Jacobs is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.

J acobs is looking for a Software Vehicle Fleet Technician for the test lab in Allen Park, MI.

This position is perfect for an auto enthusiast who has knowledge of voltage, current, resistance and electric circuits. Some experience is required, and we will train the right candidate. This is NOT an engineering position.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform validation tests on vehicles/subsystems

• Review vehicle subsystem performance through review of technical specifications and owners/operating manuals

• Follow test scripts to verify subsystems operate to design intent

• Follow scripted testing and support development of independent test strategies

• Monitor vehicle response and log data through in-vehicle data bus/data acquisition software

• Isolate and log vehicle anomalies and document test information

Here’s what you’ll need :

THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $1K SIGNING BONUS

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

• Excel VBA a plus

• Knowledgeable of cell phone and navigation operating systems

• Knowledgeable about automotive parts, subsystems and vehicle functions

• Able to drive/operate manual and automatic vehicles

• Comfortable with changes in direction

• Able to follow procedures and documents

• Able to work first or second shifts

• Valid drivers’ license

Desired

• Strong understanding of voltage, current, resistance and electric circuits.

• Able to understand and troubleshoot vehicle systems

• Some knowledge of CAN protocol (Messages, signals, MS, HS) or On Board Diagnostics (OBD)

• Has some experience with data loggers or CAN tools (intrepid, vector, PUMA, ELM37)

• Experience with data acquisition systems

• Previous vehicle or subsystem testing experience

• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

• Self-motivated and able to work on their own

• Proactive and energetic, problem solver

• People person

• Attention to detail

• Organized, with good housekeeping skills

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