Automotive Emission Test Technician - Kett Engineering Corporation

Kett Engineering is looking for an emissions technician to conduct emission tests on vehicles including exhaust emissions, road testing, misc. testing in a climatic chamber. Furthermore, the emissions technician ensures accuracy and conclusiveness of the test results, manages test data, both paper and digital media, and reports all results to the Emissions Lab Manager for further evaluation and feedback. The requirements also include ensuring the accuracy of calibration work on instrumentation of emission test equipment. Operates and controls test cell systems.

Work Flexibility

(Work schedule based on business requirements (min. 40 hours / week ) including occasional Saturday and occasional overtime, required 2 Shift operation work hours 6AM 3PM and or 3PM -12AM ( 6 months out of year PM shift mandatory). Must be open to work both shifts out of the year.

Responsibilities

Often driving a vehicle in dynamometer incl. performance class, special training required.

Commonly sit at a desk or in test vehicle

Occasionally walk, stand, or stoop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.

Experience Required

1-3 years of automotive industry experience

Education Required

High School Diploma

Skills Required

Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles

Basic/ intermediate ability with Microsoft Office applications

Highly organized and dependable

Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision

Recent Automotive experience

Solid knowledge of the English language

Skills Desired

Knowledge of emission testing processes

Formal Customer Service Training

Extensive Volkswagen and/or Audi diagnostic experience including VAS testers

German and/or Spanish language skills

Proficiency with ALL MS Office applications

Other Skills

Communication skills interpersonal, presentation and written

Excellent teamwork ability and strong interpersonal skills

Computer savvy skilled in the use of software

Problem solving

Highly motivated self-starter with a high bias for action

Demonstrates flexibility to work under pressure and multi-task