The Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is currently seeking talented candidates for a Test Technician at our Silver Springs, NV location. At NATC, a Test Technician supports a team of engineers intent on designing, manufacturing, and testing innovative automotive mobility solutions.

Founded in 1957, the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) is a privately owned, independent test, evaluation, design and engineering facility offering development and certification testing to customers worldwide. We have substantial international experience, which allows us to evaluate products intended for global markets knowledgeably and objectively. NATC has compiled an extensive database of worldwide operational and infrastructure conditions allowing accurate definition of user duty cycles and creation of test programs that are representative of service environments around the world. NATC is a leading innovator in translating real-world conditions into validated virtual proving ground simulation and virtual prototyping.

NATC's location in the great basin of Nevada allows our team to access terrain that can represent 85% of the world within a 150 mile radius, providing an excellent test bed for off-road mobility. NATC's operational area includes 1200 sq. miles of natural terrain, that when coupled with 6,200 acres of privately owned test courses, create an unparalleled testing area available to our engineers to innovate and solve our customer's problems.

Position Summary:

Works under the direct supervision of the Project/Test Engineer and/or Program Manager. Assists and supports in the planning and conduct of tests, test vehicle operation, maintenance of test records and preparation of final reports. Often operates test and support vehicles. Supports failure analysis of mechanical and/or electrical vehicle subsystems. Responsible for documentation of test procedures followed and findings and generation of report.

Essential Functions:

1. Support test conduct and data collection
2. Test vehicle operation
3. Inputs data on computer using spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
4. Processes and maintains files of driver's logs, test finding reports and project correspondence.
5. Perform basic test results review and present to the test engineer
6. Support data analysis and report generation.
7. Assists in instrumentation installation and preparation of the vehicle for testing.
8. Assists Project Engineers or Program Managers in planning, staffing and documenting results of vehicle tests.
9. Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Pay:

$22.00 - $25.00

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent, with at least two years related experience or associate degree diploma in a technical field.
2. Able to work in excess of 40 hours per week with varied work shifts.
3. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Driver's License.
4. Must be able to use MS Office tools.
5. Must possess basic data base entry and report creation and generation skills.
6. Must possess good skills in reading comprehension to follow written instructions and procedures effectively.
7. Must possess written and verbal communication skills, expressing ideas clearly and actively listening to thoughts and ideas of others.
8. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
9. Must have good organization and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Off-road driving experience
2. Equipment operation experience
3. Associates Degree in a related field.
4. Excellent analytical and reasoning skills

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Quality Statement:

It is the purpose of the Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) to pioneer value-added technical solutions with knowledge, excellence and integrity for our customers, through personal commitment.

Safety Statement:

It is the responsibility of all NATC employees to follow adopted safety policies and procedures and to take part in protecting themselves, their coworkers and the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Nevada Automotive Test Center (NATC) values a diverse workforce and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, NATC does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status legally protected by Federal, State, or Local law. NATC assures you that your opportunity with this Company depends solely on your qualifications and other job-related factors

Important Notice:

This position is not limited to those duties in the job description. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of Hodges Transportation, Inc./NATC. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Notify the Human Resources manager if you require any accommodation (s) to perform any of the essential functions of this position.

All employees of this Company are employees at will and, as such, are free to resign at any time without reason. The Company, likewise, retains the right to terminate an employee's employment at any time with or without reason or notice. Nothing contained in this document or any other document provided to the employee is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a guarantee that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. Any salary figures provided to an employee in annual or monthly terms are stated for the sake of convenience or to facilitate comparisons and are not intended and do not create an employment contract for any specific period of time.

This position is currently accepting applications.