Prototype Build Technician

Who we are:

The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends.

With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in the Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of vehicles and smart factories. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.

With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. The company is listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated revenues of € 796 million in 2022.

This is how you will grow:

• Test drive and evaluate test vehicles in “real world” driving situations on test routes and tracks, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures, and document findings on test reports in a clear and concise manner. 
• Support in diagnose, maintain, and repair of vehicles and bench test systems 
• Assist the team and work on installation, upgrade, calibration, configuration of sensors, ECUs, Software, etc. 
• Perform vehicle checks, maintenance and keep vehicle prepared for field testing daily. 
• Vehicle Test Specialist will be responsible for driving prototype vehicles on various public and private roads in order to test features, obtain data and troubleshoot technical issues. 
• Manual data collection and driving including mapping drives and final data verification drives. 
• Build and follow process for the teams, document potential issues and improvements 
• Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment on prototype, pre-production, show, and production vehicles.  

Requirements

This is how you will take us forward:

• Valid US driver's license  
• Minimum 2 years of driving experience for autonomous driving or automotive OEM companies 
• Clean driving record (DMV record will be obtained periodically) 
• Must be able to demonstrate safe driving in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, etc. 
• Safety Sensitive position, requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug free. 
• Able to drive for prolonged periods routinely exceeding eight or more hours. 
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and possible overtime. 
• Will be able to drive and travel to other domestic and international locations.  
• Must have good vision, hearing and motor skills. Alertness and good driving instinct to monitor automated vehicle performance and supervision. 
• Basic computer skills to execute basic scripts for testing and data collection, and to document and report issues online and offline. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly both written and orally. 
• Exceptional ability and desire to learn new skills and tools. Ability to apply oneself in new problems in a dynamic lean start-up environment.