Vehicle Test Technician

Want to work on cutting-edge EVs without being stuck doing the same repairs every day? This role puts you hands-on with vehicle testing, instrumentation, and real R&D work alongside engineers

Job Title: Vehicle Test Technician

Job Description

The Vehicle Test Technician supports the development and validation of advanced electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles by managing test vehicles, performing routine maintenance, installing test instrumentation, and assisting with on-road and proving ground testing. This role works closely with engineers to ensure test vehicles are safe, reliable, and properly configured for a wide range of test activities in both standard and extreme environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day test vehicle fleet management, ensuring all vehicles are available, safe, and ready for scheduled test activities.

• Perform routine maintenance on EV, HEV, PHEV, and FCEV vehicles in accordance with established procedures and test requirements.

• Collaborate with engineers to replace, upgrade, and update test vehicle hardware and software as needed to support ongoing development programs.

• Install a variety of sensors and instrumentation, including high voltage probes, current sensors, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems on test vehicles.

• Set up and verify data acquisition systems to ensure accurate measurement and recording of vehicle performance parameters.

• Conduct basic performance testing and measurements for proving ground and on-road test activities, including tests that involve towing.

• Assist in collecting, reviewing, and performing basic analysis of test data to support engineering evaluations and reports.

• Execute test activities in extreme environmental conditions, including very cold, very hot, and high-elevation locations, following safety and test protocols.

• Maintain accurate records of all team inventory, including tools, equipment, instrumentation, and consumables.

• Track and coordinate equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure all test and measurement tools remain in proper working order.

• Organize the shop area to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace for vehicle preparation and testing.

• Identify, organize, purchase, and update shop tools, consumables, and parts as needed to support ongoing test operations.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when working with high-voltage systems, test vehicles, and shop equipment.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with automotive maintenance, including inspection, service, and repair of vehicles.

• Ability to perform routine maintenance on EV, HEV, PHEV, and FCEV vehicles following established procedures.

• Experience working with high-voltage systems and components in an automotive or similar environment.

• Proficiency in installing sensors and instrumentation such as high voltage probes, current sensors, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems.

• Ability to conduct basic performance testing and measurements for on-road and proving ground test activities.

• Basic skills in data collection, measurement, and analysis to support engineering evaluations.

• Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records of inventory, equipment calibration, and maintenance.

• Ability to organize, maintain, and manage tools, consumables, and parts in a workshop or test environment.

• Capability and willingness to work in extreme environmental conditions, including very cold, very hot, and high-elevation locations.

• Effective collaboration skills to work closely with engineers and other team members on test vehicle preparation and testing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting test vehicle fleet operations or similar automotive test environments.

• Familiarity with software and hardware updates on modern vehicles, particularly EV, HEV, PHEV, and FCEV platforms.

• Comfort working around towing operations and vehicle testing that involves trailers or additional loads.

• Attention to detail in documenting test setups, instrumentation configurations, and maintenance activities.

• Strong commitment to safety practices, especially when working with high-voltage systems and test equipment.

Work Environment

The Vehicle Test Technician works primarily in a workshop and test facility environment, with regular activities conducted on proving grounds and public roads. The role involves frequent hands-on work with EV, HEV, PHEV, and FCEV test vehicles, including hardware and software updates, sensor and instrumentation installation, and vehicle maintenance. The technician uses a variety of shop tools, measurement devices, and data acquisition systems, and helps ensure all equipment is properly calibrated and maintained. The position requires working in a structured yet dynamic setting, where test priorities can change and flexibility is important. Test activities may occur in extreme environmental conditions, including very cold, very hot, and high-elevation locations, and the technician must be prepared to work safely and effectively in these conditions while adhering to all safety procedures and guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chino, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chino,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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