Job Description

Vehicle Preparation and Test Setup

The Vehicle Chassis Rolls Lab Driver/Mechanic prepares vehicles for chassis rolls testing, including fueling with specified test fuels, purging evaporative canisters, and supporting Sealed Housing for Evaporative Determination (SHED) testing. This role transports vehicles by PIV between soak areas and the dynamometer cell, installs vehicles in the test cell, and connects the instrumentation and hardware required for testing.

Test Execution and Data Quality

The driver drives vehicles through prescribed test cycles while meeting required driver-validity metrics, including ERR and CSI pedal metrics, to support accurate emissions sampling. The driver will follow established protocols and approved driving and testing methods to provide the engineering team with reliable, high-quality data on schedule.

Post-Test Activities

Upon completion of testing and data acquisition, the driver disconnects and removes test hardware and safely moves the vehicle out of the test cell.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The Driver/Mechanic keeps the test cell and its equipment clean, safe, and operational. The driver also uses mechanical and troubleshooting skills to prepare vehicles, diagnose problems, and help resolve vehicle- and test-cell-related issues promptly.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and apply strong mechanical skills
• Ability to support powertrain development engineers with calibration testing using vehicle-driving simulation
• Ability to safely operate and handle heavy equipment
• Proficiency with computers and standard software applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to safely operate test vehicles
• Ability to understand and follow detailed testing procedures and instructions
• Be willing to join a Flexible work schedule with the ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, holidays and weekends.

Stellantis

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.