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Automotive Technician / Validation Technician

Overview:

Job Location: Coolidge, Arizona

We are on the lookout for an Automotive/Validation Technician who will support the commissioning, modification, and repair of electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles in the Vehicle Engineering garage at Nikola. The candidate must have a passion for understanding how vehicle systems work, how they can fail, and how to repair and modify a wide range of vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Be involved with all aspects of component and system-level testing
Ensure vehicle readiness to aid the timely delivery of testing milestones
Follow instructions and guidance on complex or unique problems as laid out by engineering teams
Collaborate with Validation Engineers to ensure the high-level architecture proposals work within acceptable parameters
Support prototype test setups
Work with FCEV Engineering teams to ensure the relevant subsystems are implemented with appropriate requirements, interfaces, and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functions
Collaborate with the design, integration, engineering, and validation teams to implement tests that will validate the functions, interfaces, and interactions of the system, identify areas of concern, and work with teams to rectify any bugs
Travel frequently to multiple different test locations and captured test fleets

Qualifications:

College or Associate's degree in Applied Science and/or Automotive Technologies, or relevant ASE certifications and/or experience
Minimum 4 years of experience in shop and automotive environments, preferably working with complex electro-mechanical systems
Experience with electric vehicle architecture and have a strong understanding of High Voltage Battery Systems, Low Voltage Systems, Powertrain Systems, Structures, Chassis/Suspension, and Braking Systems
Physical stamina to (including but not limited to) stand, kneel, bend, push, pull, reach, grip, lift
Ability to work independently
Ability to deliver succinct written and verbal communication and make timely decisions
Motivation and ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently with limited supervision
Ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical assistance to support R&D Engineers
Hands-on technical experience debugging complex mechanical and/or electrical systems
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally

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