Job Description for Engineering Technician

Moving mobility forward

We are Aptiv – a new technology company with a proven history of enabling mobility. Operating as Delphi, we pioneered advances in the industry. Now, as Aptiv, we’re more dedicated than ever to bringing the next generation of autonomous vehicles, smart devices and connectivity to life.

Join our innovative team

Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Here’s your opportunity. Join the technology company that’s transforming the future of mobility today.

About the Connected Services Division:

Aptiv is making mobility real. Today’s software-defined vehicles generate a lot of data. It’s expensive to transmit, and it’s not all useful. Aptiv’s Connected Services team is a global provider of telematics and analytics solutions serving the transportation industry. We help our customers identify the data they need to operate more efficiently and produce better products. With teams working across the globe, Connected Services creates and delivers solutions that combine comprehensive data acquisition methods with powerful edge and cloud computing architecture resulting in an enterprise-class solution for fleet management, product development, connected vehicle and data exchange applications. Come join the Aptiv Connected Services team for a unique opportunity to work with and learn from experts, while also significantly contributing to the future of mobility! Mobility has the power to change the world, and we have the power to change mobility. For more information, please visit www.aptiv.com/our-journey and see our www.aptiv.com/careers for opportunities to join us!

About this position:

The Automotive Engineering Technician is responsible for vehicle testing, data acquisition, and diagnostic activities in customer and other test vehicles.  This is an entry-level position that has the potential to grow into a Project Engineer, Data Analyst, Customer Service, or a Product Development role.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Assist engineers and product development specialists with on-vehicle testing

• Track and maintain vehicle telematic monitoring equipment

• Ensure vehicle data recorders are functioning and recording data

• Responsible for test equipment setup, calibration, and usage

• Drive and test vehicles, including mileage accumulation, during product development.

• Troubleshoot electrical harnesses.  Develop, prototype, & validate new electrical harnesses.

• Review customer data to verify correctness, completeness, and data fidelity

• Respond to all vehicle diagnostic codes that are generated from the test fleet

• Identify and concisely describe product bugs.  Write and peer review technical reports.

• Provide feedback to engineers on customer problems and requests

• Work with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information from in-field evaluations

• Some night and weekend work will be required as this job supports vehicles on test all around the world. 

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues on passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks (Class 8).  This can include automotive OEM experience, engineering service providers to automotive industry, or OEM dealership experience.

• Strong background with OEM and aftermarket CAN Bus diagnostic devices and OBD scan tools

• Strong background in vehicle subsystems and sensor technology (engine, emissions, ADAS, BEVs)

• Experienced in using lab-based systems including programmable controllers, data acquisition systems, lab instrumentation is preferred

• Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Electrical)

• Valid Driver's License required.  Commercial Driver’s License or EU Trucking License preferred.

• Microsoft Office skills- Intermediate

• Strong written and oral communication skills. This role interacts with both external customers and internal management.

• Ambitious, self-motivated and eager to learn.

Traits we seek:

• Curiously investigate everything – ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively

• Lead with confidence – thought leaders who empower those around them

• Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation

• Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow

• Passion for product excellence – build great products with distinct customer value and apply continuous improvement and innovation

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee must possess in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; lift up to 50lbs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear; or be positioned in tighter vehicle spaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

Aptiv rewards and advantages:

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential

• Competitive health benefits

• 401K with matching contribution

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv’s success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you’ll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some See Technology. We See a Way to Make Connections.

At Aptiv, we don’t just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what’s possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 180,000 of us globally, located in 46 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let’s change tomorrow.

‘We are one of the largest vehicle technology suppliers and our customers include the 25 largest automotive original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the world. We operate 127 major manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers utilizing a regional service model that enables us to efficiently and effectively serve our global customers from best cost countries. We have a presence in 46 countries and have approximately 18,900 scientists, engineers and technicians focused on developing market relevant product solutions for our customers’

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