Technician

IAV Inc. is looking for a Technician at our Northville, MI location. This position works under the direction and guidance of the Lead Technician, Project Engineers, and Operations Manager. Additional duties include assisting in the execution,calibration, measurement, and lab/prototype set-up for projects and running test beds.

The key job responsibilities are:

•  Maintain and operate engine and vehicle test benches including associated equipment and instrumentation.
• Set up production and prototype engines, vehicles and instrumentation.
• Perform measurement tests as directed by Lead Technician or Project Engineer
• Support Facility issues affecting Test Cell Operation
• Support Vehicle Builds as necessary
• Suggest and implement continuous improvement activities
• Manage Project downtime by working on Dept objectives
• Always treat all customer and IAV property with care.
• Perform all work according to IAV’s ISO procedures.
• Maintain a Safe working environment
• Responsible for cleanliness of Test Cell and Control Room
• Training (Internal and External)
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Automotive Technology; at least 2 years relevant experience
• Experience with AVL equipment and/or dyno and test cells
• Appreciation for and desire to work with a diverse workforce
• Must be flexible; may be required to move from one project to another based on business need; may be periods of “down time” not working on a customer project
• Must be able to drive a vehicle legally in the United States; may be required to drive personal vehicle independently to the different IAV locations and customer locations

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’ degree in Automotive Technology
•  More than 5 years relevant experience
•      High voltage training / hands-on high voltage powertrain or vehicle experience