Benchmarking & Teardown Mechanic

The Vehicle Benchmarking and Teardown Mechanic will be responsible for the mechanical disassembly of vehicles to systems and component level for review and analysis by the extended product development organization. Mechanic activities and responsibilities will include:

• Physically removing and disassembling vehicle systems to a component level with labeling to support analysis by engineering
• Preparing full vehicles for in-lab reviews and teardown, including safe fluid drain and disposal, securing vehicles to lift hoists
• Supporting reviews of vehicles, systems, and components in lab with project stakeholders, including frequent interfacing with engineers, designers, management, etc.
• Supporting pre-and-post vehicle testing equipment removal, or part swaps as needed
• Assisting with other in-lab activities, including non-teardown reviews of vehicles and workshops
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized lab space during work, and keeping garage/lab equipment in safe operational condition as per Company policies
• Managing lab consumables and supplies and notifying department management when additional equipment, supplies, or facilities work is required
• Responding to ad-hoc requests for lab work/support as needed
• Supporting requests to prepare and physically transfer vehicle parts to other locations, internal and external to facilities

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required
• Possess basic computer skills: MS Office, Teams, Etc.
• 2 years of experience as a mechanic or technician, familiarity with automotive systems and components, including exterior trim, sheetmetal, suspension and brakes, powertrain, cooling, intake, exhaust, interior trim, seating, instrumentation and electronics/wiring.
• Must be familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench and machine) & must have own tools
• Good communication skills and comfortable working both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to adjust to changing project timelines
• Valid Driver’s License and no Physical Restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ year automotive technician degree, ASE certification preferred
• 2+ years experience with vehicle service or repair, dealership or independent.
• Experience with high voltage vehicle systems and processes and vehicle repair diagnostics
• PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) certification
• Welding, Machining, parts fabrication experience