Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Best Practices, Calibration, Driver's License, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Requirements, Time Management
PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - STAFF TECHNICIAN - Senior Emissions Bench Technician
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Who We Are:
We support the Commercial Vehicle Systems Department by maintaining and repairing gaseous emissions equipment especially Horiba MEXA emissions benches.
Objectives of this Role:
- Serve as lead technical resource for Horiba emissions bench maintenance and repair.
- Lead complex troubleshooting and calibration activities.
- Improve and standardize preventive maintenance procedures.
- Train and mentor technicians on diagnostics and repair best practices.
- Coordinate with project leaders to ensure equipment readiness.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and preventive maintenance of Horiba MEXA emissions benches and related instrumentation to ensure reliable system performance.
- Configure and customize emissions measurement systems to support project testing requirements and minimize downtime.
- Monitor equipment performance, maintain technical documentation and calibration records, and implement process improvements within established procedures.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance to technicians and coordinate with project leaders to ensure equipment readiness and timely issue resolution.
Requirements:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Automotive Technology or related Associates degree field or certification in related field preferred.
- 10+ years: Experience with instrumentation, electronics, or equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- 3 years: We require at least 3 years of this experience to be spent on repair and troubleshooting of complex gaseous emissions instruments (Horiba MEXA emissions benches strongly preferred).
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
For more information about this division, visit the Powertrain Engineering home page.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.
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