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ICONMA, LLC Emission Test Laboratory Technician in United States
The Emission Test Lab Technician prepares cars and performs emission tests; he also assists in the maintenance and the calibration of the test equipment.
Preparation of vehicles for emission testing as specified in work orders:
Before vehicles can be tested on the dynamometer test beds, they must be prepared, checked and their status been documented.
This includes removing parts from the vehicle, draining fluids including gas or diesel fuel, filling fluids as described in the order, reading fault memories, checking the car for potential problems.
Tests for COP purposes are being performed on new cars which are intended for sale after the tests.
IUVP cars are customer cars, R&D cars are very rare and expensive prototype cars.
Highest level of professionalism and quality are necessary virtues performing those services.
Perform necessary repairs on cars to highest standards; these repairs include problem investigation and therefore a complete knowledge of all emission relevant systems in the car.
Conduct check-in and check-out procedures to ensure highest level of quality on these production cars.
Setup vehicles on a dynamometer in a test cell.
Setup of test equipment.
Operate test cell automation system and measure equipment.
Run tests for tailpipe emissions as well as SHED tests.
Evaluate & document test data according to checklists and further documentation.
Perform equipment calibration as instructed.
Work on Hybrid cars (defined procedures).
Make sure tests are performed at the highest level of quality.
Adapting to regulatory changes and changing procedures concerning emission tests as instructed by the manager.
This position provides updated and upfitted testing resources (vehicles & benches) for the internal testing teams, as well as occasionally for external partners.
Communication towards other internal parties includes technical details, timelines, and work priorities in case of multiple requests.
There is only rarely a communication to external partners necessary, and on those occasions, the focus is as well on sharing information on the current tasks.
Requirements
Associate's Degree Automotive or Electronics or Technical Vocational Degree with certification in automotive or electronics.
5 years automotive technician experience.
Proficient using diagnostic tools and equipment.
Operate forklift, Stringo, General office skills.
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.