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Your Impact:

Jacobs is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

Jacobs is currently seeking a Vehicle Software Technician for the Vehicle Test Facility in Allen Park, MI. THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $750. SIGNING BONUS

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform validation tests on vehicles/subsystems
• Review vehicle subsystem performance through review of technical specifications and owners/operating manuals
• Follow test scripts to verify subsystems operate to design intent
• Follow scripted testing and support development of independent test strategies
• Monitor vehicle response and log data through in-vehicle data bus/data acquisition software
• Isolate and log vehicle anomalies and document test information

This position is full-time. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with computer programs (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Excel VBA a plus
• Knowledgeable of cell phone and navigation operating systems
• Knowledgeable about automotive parts, subsystems and vehicle functions
• Able to drive/operate manual and automatic vehicles
• Comfortable with changes in direction
• Able to follow procedures and documents
• Able to work first or second shifts
• Valid drivers’ license

Desired

• Strong understanding of voltage, current, resistance and electric circuits.
• Able to understand and troubleshoot vehicle systems
• Some knowledge of CAN protocol (Messages, signals, MS, HS) or On Board Diagnostics (OBD)
• Has some experience with data loggers or CAN tools (intrepid, vector, PUMA, ELM37)
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Previous vehicle or subsystem testing experience
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Self-motivated and able to work on their own
• Proactive and energetic, problem solver
• People person
• Attention to detail
• Organized, with good housekeeping skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting: Parts, cables, and light weight instrumentation, up to 50 lbs., 60%
• Climbing: NA
• Crawling: NA
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, gloves, hardened toe slip resistant shoes, 100%
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor
• High noise level: High noise in some work areas requiring use of hearing protection, 25%

Description of Work Environment

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside test facility, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Energized samples, rotating parts, 50%
• Travel/transportation requirements: Local travel, 75%
• Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, copy machines, fax machines, 75%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: Test Vehicles, 75%
• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Hand tools, multi-meters, and other electrical diagnostic devices,

Criticality of Attendance

• Overtime, regular days, off days: Dayshift Monday-Friday but must be able to support our flexible test schedule into other shifts and/or weekends
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Dayshift
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other Essential Functions

• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
• Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. I
• ndependent personal transportation to office or work site is required.
• Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects.
• This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary.
• When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.