The Data Acquisition Group - Durability Product Development Technician is responsible for the fabrication of transducers to measure strain, displacement, rotation, application of strain gages and wiring to engine, driveline, chassis, and body components/systems. The position requires documentation of results and vehicle instrumentation for data acquisitions - including installation of wheel force transducers, other force transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, and on vehicles for road load data acquisition. In addition, the Mechanic/Technician will troubleshoot instrumented vehicles / transducers. Responsibilities for fixture of building, welding, machining, and disassembly of prototype vehicle chassis/driveline components. Day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds are required to support data acquisitions.
Preferred QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as mechanic or technician including a minimum of 1 year of experience with fabrication skills such as welding & machining
- Familiarity with suspension/driveline systems and components.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- ASE certification
- A minimum of 1 year of experience with instrumentation and operation of various test equipment.
- Familiar with a variety of tools (hand, bench and machine).
- Experience with strain gaging.
- Good communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Advanced mechanical and electrical experience/knowledge.
- Flexibility to attend day trips to Chelsea Proving Grounds to support data acquisitions.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience as a mechanic or technician
- At least 1 year of fabrication experience, including welding and machining
- Familiarity with suspension, driveline systems, and components
- Bachelor's degree
- ASE certification
- At least 1 year of experience with instrumentation and various test equipment
- Experience with strain gaging
- Advanced mechanical and electrical experience or knowledge
- Ability to travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds for data acquisition support
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Pay Growth & Progression — Contract-driven increases lifted hourly wages roughly 25% over 4.5 years and restored cost-of-living adjustments, pushing top rates near $42 per hour by the end of the agreement. Union hourly positions appear to have benefited most since the 2023 deal.
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Affordable Benefits — UAW-represented hourly workers pay no premiums and about 3% of total healthcare costs while receiving comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness coverage. This creates materially lower out-of-pocket costs for represented hourly roles.
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Retirement Support — Post-2007 hourly hires receive a 10% employer 401(k) contribution and legacy workers saw defined-benefit improvements with retiree bonuses. Salaried roles also cite a 401(k) with employer match and contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
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What We Do
Our storied and iconic brands embody the passion of their visionary founders and today’s customers in their innovative products and services: they include Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys. Powered by our diversity, we lead the way the world moves – aspiring to become the greatest sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which we operate.
