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BG Products, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Automotive Research Technician

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

BG Products, Inc. is a leader in the automotive preventive maintenance industry, seeking an Automotive Research Technician to enhance their products and services through automotive research. The role involves performing maintenance, conducting tests, and assisting in the development of new parts and tools.

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Responsibilities

Adheres to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times

Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems

Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups on company vehicles. Maintain records and coordinate service schedules

Tear down, repair, and rebuild assemblies such as engines, power steering systems, cooling systems, and transmissions

Operate engine emission testing equipment

Perform functions of vehicle teardown and inspection of working components for OEM design issues and provide a collective response on the data

Use a borescope for collective data on vehicle components such as engine, transmission and recording results

Operate vehicle Dyno and record appropriate testing results

Maintain all service equipment by repairing or replacing malfunctioning or worn mechanical components

Maintain a professional appearance and be well groomed as well as handling yourself in a professional manner when interacting with BG Customers, staff, and dealerships

Evaluate drive vehicles and test components and systems using equipment such as compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices

Use electronic testing equipment in conjunction with technical operating, service, or repair manuals to troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emission control systems in a variety of vehicle types

Assist Technical Service staff with answers to technical questions or problems relating to vehicle specific issues

Assist with research and development of new parts and tools, including providing solutions to OEM design issues

Assist in BGU training on and off site

Must be able to keep up to date with technology and application methods/best practices

Other duties as needed or assigned