Position: Vehicle Test Coordinator
Location: Chelsea, MI
Reports To: Operations Manager
Description
The Vehicle Test Coordinator (VTC) is designed to perform entry level tasks and functions in support of the test and validation engineers. This position has a variety of duties that will be delegated by the engineer in which they work with. The VTC has a wide array of skills to assist the program in numerous ways. This specific opportunity will focus on the Electric Vehicle Charging Program. You will be responsible for moving, charging, and organizing the electric vehicles at the Chelsea Proving Grounds. Third shift runs approximately 11pm-7am.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support test engineers with Camo management for VP/Proto vehicles.
- Coordinate development part procurement, shipping and installation; Ensure work orders are completed; Coordinate with internal & external update facilities.
- Conduct basic customer interfacing
- Perform simple repetitive testing using provided test procedures.
- Execute Vehicle Scan Report to identify DTCs.
- Document validation conducted, through test reports.
- Verify vehicle S/ware level prior to testing
- Perform vehicle shakedown assistance and vehicle prep.
- Set up test course and coordinate logistics for Drivability clinics
- Ensure appropriate vehicle instrumentation is completed for relevant testing
- Responsible for Hardware & Software updates.
- Ensure all necessary equipment are shipped with test vehicles & removed posttest trip.
- Manage maintenance logistics of the test fleet vehicles and tow trailers.
- Responsible for ER&D roll up on all bulletins for all teams within EM&VP and updating the appropriate systems in Propulsion and Vehicle side.
Qualifications:
- Preferred Education: Associates Degree
- Must be a high energy individual with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed
- Experience in the automotive industry is preferred but not required
Requires the Following Skills:
- Excellent communication, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email and written means
- Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and execution of required tasks
- High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Intermediate skills with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Lifting Requirements:
- 10 – 75 lbs.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires moderate to high level of physical activity
Skills Required
- Associate degree
- Strong work ethic and desire to succeed
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, follow up, and execute required tasks
- Strong organization skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Automotive industry experience
- Ability to lift 10 to 75 pounds
- Ability to perform moderate to high physical activity
What We Do
Penske Vehicle Services provides customized automotive solutions for original equipment manufacturers across the vehicle lifecycle. Its services include OEM fleet management, inventory oversight, fleet analysis and tracking, vehicle maintenance, mechanical and assembly work, vehicle customization, production paint, process design, and vehicle event support. Operating at more than 50 locations in the United States and Canada, it helps OEM customers manage assets and vehicle programs.
