Dyno Technician
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Responsibilities
- Perform both visual and functional evaluations of rotating equipment
- (motor/engine) and related components to identify defects, inconsistencies,
- and areas for improvement
- Install drive units onto Dynamometers, conduct testing, and assess
- prototype performance to confirm design assumptions and highlight
- process improvement opportunities
- Partner with test engineers to develop and execute test procedures, plans,
- and methodologies for verifying drive unit functionality, reliability and
- durability.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams -design, reliability, and testing-to
- troubleshoot technical challenges and contribute to design refinement
- Document test result, inspection reports, and technical observations clearly
- and thoroughly to support informed engineering decisions
- Maintain a high standard of organization and safety in the lab, including
- inventory, tooling, and equipment maintenance
- Design, fabricate, and modify test fixtures and equipment to support drive
- system testing and validation
- Be open to travel to support testing operations in the Bay Area
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; hands-on technical training or
- certification in automotive, electrical, or similar fields is a plus
- Strong hands-on background in a comparable role, with a deep
- understanding of engineering concepts and applications
- Skilled in mechanical assembly and fabrication, with proficiency in
- machine shop tools and expert use of hand/power tools
- 1000V HV awareness
- Capable of independently disassembling and reassembling
- electromechanical assemblies
- Comfortable using standard lab instruments such as multimeters, DAQ
- systems, and power supplies
- Experience with wiring harness design and fabrication, including
- soldering, crimping, and following wiring diagrams
- Strong understanding of physics and engineering fundamentals, with the
- ability to apply principles to solve complex problems
- Excellent documentation and written communication skills, with
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Exposure to LabVIEW, Python, or equivalent is a plus
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with frequent standing, walking, and bending in
- a fast-paced lab environment
- The pay for this position ranges from $45.00 to $60.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Additional Information
About ALSO. We're ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We're a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO-replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient. ALSO is seeking a Drive Unit Test Technician! You'll play a hands-on role in advancing next-generation rotating equipment and drive systems. In this fast-paced lab environment, you will perform detailed inspections, install and test drive units on dynamometers, and work closely with engineers to validate performance, reliability, and durability. You will help troubleshoot complex electromechanical challenges, build and modify test fixtures, and maintain a high level of organization and safety in the lab. If you are a mechanically skilled, detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for hands-on engineering work, and are open to supporting testing operations in the Bay Area, this role offers the opportunity to directly influence cutting-edge product development.
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