Test Object Uptime Engineer

Position:  Test object uptime engineer

Sector: Automotive

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Position Type: Contract or Permanent

• Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in Sweden. Must have a Swedish B Drivers Licence and be able to Europe, China and the US. Domestic and international travel is required for this role to support expeditions of site, can be notified in short notice.*

About the company

Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client who builds on a strong legacy of automotive innovation, combining expertise in vehicle engineering, advanced technologies, and product development. With a focus on future mobility, the organization develops next-generation vehicle architectures, intelligent systems, digital technologies, and advanced engineering solutions for international markets.

Through close collaboration across its engineering hubs, the client accelerates innovation, supports the development of world-class mobility solutions, and strengthens the group's global research and development capabilities. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an individual who shares our passion for technology and possesses a customer focused mindset. The Test vehicles & logistics department is responsible for the test vehicles continuous life cycle during the development process. Our fleet consist of various types of vehicles and brands in the organization. The role will be based in Gothenburg Sweden.

The department consists of sub departments.

• Senior advanced Fault tracer/SWDL.

• Vehicle management.

• Test vehicle fault trace/uptime engineer.

• Test object uptime engineer.

• Logistics and customs.

Job Description

• Delivery service before registration and handover to users.

• Rebuilds for project requests.

• mechanical fault tracing.

• Update hardware on request (work orders).

• Repair work.

• De prep after life cycle.

• Tire work and wheel alignment.

Support the product development work by.

• Updating test vehicles according to project requests.

• Support at suppliers

• Participating in expeditions

• Secure timely deliveries with right quality.

• Support the daily work in the workshop.

• Maintaining good order in the workshop (5S)

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Degree in car mechanics or long practical work experience within the area. Preferably minimum

• 5 years' experience as a workshop technician for vehicles.

• Good complete vehicle knowledge (HW/EV).

• Experience in electrical fault tracing using computer and relevant analysis tools is a merit

• Good computer knowledge

• Swedish B Drivers license

• Forklift license

• Certificate for HV-work (power up/power down) is a merit

• Certificate for hot work is a merit

• Intermediate level in English, oral and written

Who you are

• Team player with a strive for cooperation.

• Strong self-leadership doer mentality.

• Driven and motivated to take front position in problem-solving situations.

• Structured and self-confident in communicating within the organisation

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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