Primary Purpose of Position:
Responsible for instrumentation and build of prototype and mule vehicles and systems to support the development of Aerodynamic, Cooling, Climate Control, and Underhood/Underbody systems through testing in the ETO Facilities, over the road, and in the lab and to support the management staff with the disposition of work orders, when specifically required.
Major Duties of Position:
- Receive test articles and parts for later dispensation
- Install thermal instrumentation on test articles
- Validate thermal instrumentation on test articles
- Fabrication of prototype parts for development testing
- Installation of test articles in Hot & Cold Test Facilities
- Perform test spec changes in test cells/garage
- Setup of laboratory test stands
Wind Tunnel Mechanic (in addition to above duties):
- Install aerodynamic instrumentation on test articles/components
- Validate aerodynamic instrumentation on test articles
- Install test articles in wind tunnels
- Perform test spec changes in wind tunnel
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Familiarity with the installation of test articles in the test facilities for the express purpose of aero or thermal testing
- Familiarity with the operation of lab test equipment for the express purpose of aero/thermal testing of vehicles & components and development of their systems
- Knowledgeable in safe electrical wiring practices and troubleshooting practices
- Skilled in machining and fabrication of prototype parts
- Basic computer skills required for some duties