Sustaining Reliability Engineering Technician

Sustaining Reliability Engineering Technician

Duration: 4+ Months Location: Normal, IL
Job Description:
Must Have:
Average computer skills
Communication skills
Handheld power tools
Hand tools
Reliable
Self-sufficiency
Nice to Have:
Able to read electrical schematics
Advanced computer skills
Schedule: M-F with some potential work on Saturdays where needed With potential to be extended or to convert to FTE- so long as there's business approvals and the worker does a good job
Most Important Skills/Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with test engineers to install, configure, and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment
Role Summary:
As a Sustaining Reliability Laboratory Technician - Battery working at Normal Illinois test facility, you'll work with the Sustaining Reliability team to build, maintain, and operate laboratories for testing automotive battery packs, electrified powertrain systems, electric vehicle systems and component reliability.
Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with test engineers to install, configure, and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment
Execute tests effectively that results in minimal test equipment downtime
Troubleshoot test failures and report findings to test engineers
Proactively complete highest priority tasks while tests are ongoing
Fabricate test fixtures and instrumentation using a variety of materials.
Disassemble/reassemble production and prototype hardware
Provide guidance to engineers
Create electronic standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Train other team members to perform procedures in standardized format
Perform routine maintenance on test equipment
Develop a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
Attend daily stand-up and team meetings on-time
Document daily work electronically
Must work in a team environment and communicate with engineers and fellow technicians
Possess excellent time management skills
Must be dependable to work scheduled hours
Willingness to work off-shifts when required
Qualifications:
Must have domain knowledge:
Knowledge of equipment for laboratory testing (Associates degree in a technology field or relevant experience or 2+ years tech experience)
Knowledge of instrumentation and data collection
Proficiency with hand and power tools
Proficiency with computers
Proficiency in writing clear standard operating procedures
Workplace safety concepts
Bonus:
Knowledge of low voltage electronics
Knowledge of High-Voltage Battery systems
Possesses High-Voltage Battery certifications
Knowledge of reliability testing
Familiarity with test cells
Proficiency in operating forklifts and cranes