Test Technician 3rd Shift Lead

Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

As a Technician Lead, you will beresponsible forthe supervision and guidance of the test technician team. You will support technicians with direction on cell setup, safety and preventative maintenance checks, and test logging. As a lead you will also support training to improve the overall skillsets of the technicians. You will participate in interviews of new potential technicians as well as bi-yearly reviews for current technicians. As a core part of your position you will work directly with Test Engineers and Test Engineering Leads to ensure necessary tasks are completed.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensure fixtures for the parts, measurements, and pictures are appropriate and validated to ensure function and fit exists
• Monitor test cell operation and function to ensure proper operations in accordance with test procedures
• Part inspection determining issues related to performance
• Document and report all issues so appropriate decisions can be made by team
• Set up mechanical, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering test procedures
• Documentation of test results and determine data is accurate and in line with required procedures
• Preparation of test parts including setup of electric drivetrain and motor development
• Ensure work is performed in a safely using all available PPE and safety equipment
• Leading an assigned group of Test Technicians
• Coordinate cleaning efforts and maintain presentable work stations
• Transfer of information and responsibilities to others within the group
• Be a role model for Technicians following all guidelines including proper PPE usage and the UTAC Way mentality
  
  

Qualifications

• High school Diploma
• Associate of Science in Engineering Technology or a related field a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory or equivalent related work experience
• Completed coursework in electronics, circuits, or electrified product experience a plus
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven knowledge of the practical application engineering sciences
• Analytical, focused, and willing to put forth efforts related to and applying detail of specific tasks in order to complete required engineering
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to us a computer
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Exposure to industry accepted chemicals and noise.
• Regularly required to stand, reach, bend and move about the facility.
• Able to lift and/or move materials as needed in the performance of assigned duties.
• Requirements include, but are not limited to stand, walk, sit, twist, bed, life, see, speak, hear.
• May require occasional travel (locally, nationally, internationally)
• Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
• Advanced experience with hand tools required
• Understanding of electrical schematics and drawings a plus
• Team player with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and management
• Due to the nature of work, we perform; applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Resident.
• 1-5+ years of mechanical work in either automotive or fabrication
• Familiarity with electric motors, pumps, and VFDs a plus
• Ability to work and problem solve on your own vehicle
• Excellent communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work hands-on with mechanical and electrical wiring
• Creative problem solving
• Strong focus on safety & quality
• Quick learner in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Flexibility to support test activities both off-site and outside of normal working hours.
• Normal hazards related to working in an office environment, manufacturing, and testing environment
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel
• Valid US driver’s license (chauffeurs, CDL a bonus)
• Willing to undergo a Criminal background check.
  
  

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programs are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the US this includes;

• Medical Insurance, dental
• 401k
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
  
  

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.