Company Overview
Kett Engineering is a well-established company with over 60 years of experience, specializing in automotive testing and development. Our team supports leading automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers by managing and staffing durability test programs across various testing facilities worldwide.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Mobile Connectivity & Vehicle Infotainment Tester to join our team. In this role, you will spend your shifts inside actual test vehicles to evaluate how smartphones interface with vehicle hardware and infotainment systems. You will be responsible for logging data and testing software stability for OEM Infotainment systems which include both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto platforms. You will play a crucial part in identifying glitches, gathering data logs, and collaborating directly with engineers to improve the connected-vehicle experience.
Qualifications
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Driving Record: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Computer Literacy: Strong fundamental computer skills. Competency navigating Google Drive, managing cloud folders, and understanding file structure software.
• Automotive Tech Comfort: High comfort level interacting with modern vehicle infotainment systems and layered instrument cluster menus.
• Hardware & Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with iOS and Android ecosystems. Clear understanding of physical data connections, including working with Bluetooth, USB-A and USB-C cables, ports, and power variations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to accurately and precisely describe technical issues or sequential events to Engineering teams.
• Instructional Adherence: Ability to follow formalized, multi-step written instructions and technical test routines without deviation.
Preferred Attributes (A Plus)
• Technical Curiosity: A natural curiosity to learn, explore, and master new technologies, mobile applications, and beta software ecosystems.
• Endurance & Focus: Ability to maintain high focus and attention to detail during long periods of sitting.
Anticipated Shifts
1st shift M-F 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM - $19.00 per hour
2nd shift M-F 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM - $19.00 per hour
Weekend shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM - $19.00 per hour
Skills Required
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Strong fundamental computer skills, including Google Drive, cloud folders, and file structures
- Comfort interacting with modern vehicle infotainment systems and instrument cluster menus
- Familiarity with iOS and Android ecosystems
- Understanding of Bluetooth, USB-A, USB-C cables, ports, and power variations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to describe technical issues and sequential events precisely to engineering teams
- Ability to follow formalized, multi-step written instructions and technical test routines
- Curiosity about new technologies, mobile applications, and beta software ecosystems
- Ability to maintain focus and attention to detail during long periods of sitting
What We Do
Established in 1953, Kett Engineering Corporation is a leader in the automotive testing and personnel services industry. The company provides evaluation, testing, and analysis of automotive performance, including ground management and durability mileage accumulation programs. They also specialize in recruiting technical personnel such as test drivers, technicians, and engineers to support evolving automotive technologies throughout the United States.
