Senior Test Technician

The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Senior Engineering Test Technician at our Silver Springs, NV location.

Founded in 1957, the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and certification testing to customers worldwide. We have substantial international experience, which allows us to evaluate products intended for global markets knowledgeably and objectively. NATC has compiled an extensive database of worldwide operational and infrastructure conditions allowing accurate definition of user duty cycles and creation of test programs that are representative of service environments around the world. NATC is a leading innovator in translating real-world conditions into validated virtual proving ground simulation and virtual prototyping.

NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150 mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC's operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area available to our engineers to innovate and solve our customer's problems.

Position Summary:

Works under the direct supervision of a Project/Test Engineer and/or the Program Manager. Assists and supports in the planning and conducting of tests, maintenance of test records and preparation of final reports. Often operates test and support vehicles. Supports failure analysis of mechanical and/or electrical vehicle subsystems. Responsible for documentation of test procedures followed, findings and the generation of reports.

Essential Functions:

1. Support test operation and data collection.
2. Input data into computer using spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
3. Process and maintain files of drivers' logs, test finding reports and project correspondence.
4. Perform basic test review, and present results to Test Engineer/Program Manager.
5. Support data analysis and report generation.
6. Assist in instrumentation, installation, and preparation of the vehicle for testing.
7. Assist Test Engineers or Program Managers in planning, staffing and documenting results of vehicle tests.
8. Schedule work shifts and test courses to meet requirements for vehicle tests.
9. Facilitate flow of internal requests and documentation.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Starting Pay: $26.50/hour

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent, with at least five years related experience, or an Associate Degree in a technical field.
2. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with varied work shifts.
3. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License.
4. Must be able to effectively use MS Office tools.
5. Must possess basic database entry, and report creation and generation skills.
6. Must possess good skills in reading comprehension.
7. Must be able to follow written instructions and procedures effectively.
8. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to the thoughts and ideas of others.
9. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
10. Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
11. May be required to perform the duties of a test vehicle operator if necessary.
12. Must be flexible and able to handle multiple priorities, with the ability to adjust to high pressure and rapidly changing business conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate Degree in a related field.
2. Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
2. Must be able to perform tests in the field in extreme temperature and/or environmental conditions.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) values a diverse workforce and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors

Important Notice:

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify the Human Resources manager if you require any accommodation (s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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