Test Technician (ADAS, Instrumentation, Software, and performance)

Test Technician Overview: TPG is seeking motivated, dependable and safe Test Technicians to test vehicles and their systems for a research and development organization in Fowlerville, MI. Successful candidates will test drive and evaluate pre-production test vehicles on a proving ground, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures and document findings on driver reports in a clear and concise manner.Get paid to drive test vehicles, experience new technology firsthand and give feedback to the development team!Position Responsibilities:The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:* Conduct and support testing and data acquisition activities at vehicle level.* Develop and implement vehicle testing procedures* Install data acquisition per test requirements and support mechanical duties as needed.* Evaluate test results and prepare routine test reports.* Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.Required Skills and Abilities:* 3 to 5 year's experience as a Test Technician.* Background in Proving Grounds Vehicle Testing.Beneficial Skills and Experience:* Experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Controls, Active Safety and Vehicle Durability.* Data Acquisition background with various instruments and CAN with strong software skills and Excel.* Mechanical background to support component installation.* Advanced Driver skills with limit handling.* ASE CertificationEssentials:* Automotive Proving Ground Experience* Ground Truthing equipment experience: examples OXTS, RacelogicEducation/Training/Certifications:* High School Diploma / Associates DegreeWork Environment Requirements:* Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.* Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).* Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.* Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.* Must be able to operate as an effective team member.* Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.Attendance/Work Hour Requirements* Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.* Must be willing and available to work 8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus other hours per day or week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.* Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.