The posting
Company Description
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and test solutions 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 and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. 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
The Test Technician is responsible for being a key contributor to our overall testing team. Working both with internal and external customers. This role includes physical setup of dynamometer systems and customer test parts. Test parts are generally automotive in nature but may be test associated with other industries as well. Test technicians work with test engineers to bring testing systems together and support operations. This role requires the ability to successfully manage tasks and assignments in multiple areas. Initiative and ownership of responsibilities are critical to the success of this individual.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support engineers/customers when needed
- Setting up test cells
- Assemble automotive/propulsion systems
- Cleaning/Organizing test cells and facilities
- Building oil conditioning carts
- Fabricating and/or machining fixturing
- Keeping workspace clean (Shop/Trash cans/Fab room)
- Keeping cells running after shop hours
- Maintaining shop inventory
- Support troubleshooting
- Other duties as requested
- Assists in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation)
Education and Skill Requirements:
- High School degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of relevant work experience in the automotive (or other propulsion system) industry preferred
- Fluency in the English language is required
- Demonstrated record of driving results
- Strong problem solving, strategic thinking and analytical skills required
- Able to relay technical information in a way your audience understands
- Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and suppliers
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and the ability to become proficient in any systems that we use (Concur, Kronos, etc.)
- Flexibility to support service activity both off-site and outside of normal working hours
- Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
- Working knowledge of the automotive industry preferred
- Experience in the vehicle testing and validation industry preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Strong time management, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
- Able to function as part of a team, with members of varying job levels, and work cooperatively toward team goals
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers and suppliers
- Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for traveling between multiple work sites as needed
- Valid passport and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Required on-site work as needed, per our Remote Work Policy
- Give and accept instructions and tasks in a positive manner, treating all co-workers with dignity and respect
- Consistently adhere to, and support all UTAC policies, procedures, and safety regulations
- Candidate recommended to have their own basic automotive tool set
- Strong attention to detail required
- Exceptional work ethic and positive attitude required
- Self-starter, who can multi-task and possess strong communication skills
- Able to function as part of a team, with members of varying job levels, and work cooperatively toward team goals
Physical Requirements:
- 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)
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.
