Test Technician -Irvine CA

LER TechForce is looking for Automotive Mechanic/Technician - Suspension Ride Development Irvine CAAre you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard?We have a positions open for an Automotive Mechanic to work for our client based in Irvine CAThis is a direct hire role with an exciting Tier 1 automotive supplier Who we are: LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn What you will be doing: Engage in, and support all customer ride tuning activities, by virtue of timely preparation of all necessary prototype dampers when required by the Vehicle Dynamics team.Assist the Team Manager in supporting various suspension module programs (may include customer visits, coordination/tracking ...etc.)Assist Senior Validation/Tuning Engineer in vehicle ride developmentAssist department engineers in developing & performing test capabilities at the Hyundai, HATCI Center (may include component build & modification) Responsibilities: Manage and maintain HL Mando test lab facilities including all safety precautionsManage and maintenance of appropriate test lab facilities, including testing capacity & associated schedule(s)Primary representative/interface regarding test lab activities & expectationsCoordinate program launch plan activities with Korean counterparts; - w.r.t. test support plan(s)Identify and communicate (internally) obstacles and bottle necks in the proper execution of test lab functionsMaintain up-to-date communication between Mando internal departments; w.r.t. lab / testing statusDevelop action plans on issues and items that fall outside of the testing planSupport vehicle ride development by coordinating DSS / Damper testing / validationDV and PV Planning and Reporting: support DV and PV activities, working with senior ride engineer, PM and other technicians. Write DVP&R and track execution. Discuss results with design engineer (design engineer is responsible for the technical countermeasures). Present and discuss results with customers and negotiate timing for countermeasure implementation.Support Lessons learned: following program launch, understand and support efforts to capture development lessons learned.EssentialAssociates Degree in Technical Field OR standing equivalent to 2 years in a 4-year technical/engineering degree3 + years of experience as automotive technician or senior mechanicUnderstanding of suspension systems geometry and fundamental hydraulics operationsAbility to establish and track validation plans for design and production level systems – root-cause solutions for engineering/technical issues relative to suspension Preferred Requirements: Automotive Suspension – Related Experience Is Highly Preferred 100% onsite. What you'll get: Full benefits: medical, dental, vision Competitive Paid Time Off Package The opportunity to work on industry leading projects