Amentum
automotive test facilities
BreadboardTestTechnician
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“Breadboard Test Technician at Amentum. Skills: electrical automotive systems, schematics, soldering, CAN bus. Work with installation and assembly. Fabricate breadboards”
Industry & Context.
Problem Solver
US Citizen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma required, US Citizen, Knowledgeable and proficient with hands on automotive work, knowledge of automotive parts and subsystems and how the systems work/interact, Electrical background, and proficient understanding of electrical automotive systems, schematics, excellent soldering skills, Knowledge of the vehicle CAN bus and various other communication tools, instrumentation background, build custom cables, connectors etc., background in computers, Microsoft office programs, Good Fabrication and Machining abilities, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, safety mindset, Work Ethic, Self-starter, Proactive and Energetic, Problem Solver, People person/Team Player, Good Attention to Detail, Organized, with Good Housekeeping Skills, Adaptable, Flexible, and Versatile
Nice to Have
Associates’ degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline, Two (2) years or more of relevant experience in electrical work, CAD, VIZO, MATLAB, Solid Works
What You'll Do.
Work with installation and assembly
Fabricate breadboards
Troubleshoot breadboard issues
Provide customer support
Use oscilloscopes/meters/logic analyzers
Checkout electrical systems
Develop new test fixtures/loads
Specify and select electrical components
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
provide customer support
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Full Job Description
**_Amentum 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. **_The Automotive Breadboard Test Technician is an _ENTRY LEVEL_ position, giving those who want to work in the vehicle testing field the opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader. The position is located in Dearborn, MI._** **This position is full-time. Technicians are employees of Amentum. This is NOT a contract position.** You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement. **_BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the Automotive Breadboard Technician_** * Work with the installation and assembly of electrical instrumentation, modules, sensors, power supplies, load boxes, inverters etc. * Fabricate breadboards and build up to test ready * Trouble shoot breadboard issues and provide customer support * Use oscilloscopes/meters/logic analyzers to diagnose/troubleshoot electrical issues * Checkout electrical systems and verify per specification/drawings * Design test fixtures, harnesses and test boxes to meet client specifications * Develop new test fixtures/loads to simulate vehicle components * Specify and select electrical components to support electrical designs * Saf
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