Automotive Technician / Mechanic

Overview

Job Location: Coolidge, Arizona

We are on the lookout for an Automotive Technician/Mechanic who will support the commissioning, modification, and repair of electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles in the Vehicle Engineering garage at Nikola. The candidate must have a passion for understanding how vehicle systems work, how they can fail, and how to repair and modify a wide range of vehicles.

Responsibilities

Be involved with all aspects of component and system-level testingEnsure vehicle readiness to aid the timely delivery of testing milestonesFollow instructions and guidance on complex or unique problems as laid out by engineering teamsCollaborate with Validation Engineers to ensure the high-level architecture proposals work within acceptable parametersSupport prototype test setupsWork with FCEV Engineering teams to ensure the relevant subsystems are implemented with appropriate requirements, interfaces, and interactions to achieve specific vehicle functionsCollaborate with the design, integration, engineering, and validation teams to implement tests that will validate the functions, interfaces, and interactions of the system, identify areas of concern, and work with teams to rectify any bugsTravel frequently to multiple different test locations and captured test fleets

Qualifications

College or Associate's degree in Applied Science and/or Automotive Technologies, or relevant ASE certifications and/or experienceMinimum 4 years of experience in shop and automotive environments, preferably working with complex electro-mechanical systemsExperience with electric vehicle architecture and have a strong understanding of High Voltage Battery Systems, Low Voltage Systems, Powertrain Systems, Structures, Chassis/Suspension, and Braking SystemsPhysical stamina to (including but not limited to) stand, kneel, bend, push, pull, reach, grip, liftAbility to work independentlyAbility to deliver succinct written and verbal communication and make timely decisionsMotivation and ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently with limited supervisionAbility to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical assistance to support R&D EngineersHands-on technical experience debugging complex mechanical and/or electrical systemsAbility to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally

This role prefers

Strong foundation of electrified concepts (e-systems)Experience working on high-voltage systemsExperience working on hydrogen fuel cell systemsExperience with JIRA, JAMA, and CATIA

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

EEO Statement

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