Test Technician

Test Technician Overview: TPG is seeking motivated, dependable and safe Test Technicians to test vehicles and their systems for a research and development organization in Saline, MI. Successful candidates will test drive and evaluate pre-production test vehicles on a proving ground, conduct safety inspections, perform specialized test procedures and document findings on driver reports in a clear and concise manner. Get paid to drive test vehicles, experience new technology firsthand and give feedback to the development team! Position Responsibilities: The incumbent is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position: * Conduct and support testing and data acquisition activities at vehicle level. * Develop and implement vehicle testing procedures * Install data acquisition per test requirements and support mechanical duties as needed. * Evaluate test results and prepare routine test reports. * Perform other tasks and duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities: * 3 to 5 year's experience as a Test Technician. * Background in Proving Grounds Vehicle Testing. Beneficial Skills and Experience: * Experience in Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis Controls, Active Safety and Vehicle Durability. * Data Acquisition background with various instruments and CAN with strong software skills and Excel. * Mechanical background to support component installation. * Advanced Driver skills with limit handling. * ASE Certification Essentials: * Automotive Proving Ground Experience * Ground Truthing equipment experience: examples OXTS, Racelogic * Robotics experience: examples Anthony Best Dynamics, Humanetics * Data Acquisition experience: Dewesoft, Racelogic Education//Training//Certifications: * High School Diploma // Associates Degree Work Environment Requirements: * Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment. * Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits). * Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged. * Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality. * Must be able to operate as an effective team member. * Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies. Attendance//Work Hour Requirements * Must maintain an acceptable attendance record. * Must be willing and available to work 8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus other hours per day or week as are necessary or desirable to meet business needs. * Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.

Created: 2026-04-02