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Drive Unit Technician

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Canoo

Drive Unit Technician

Torrance, CA
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT CANOO

    Canoo has developed breakthrough electric vehicles that are reinventing the automotive landscape with bold innovations in design, pioneering technologies, and a unique business model that defies traditional ownership to put customers first. Distinguished by its experienced team – totaling over 500 employees from leading technology and automotive companies – Canoo has designed a modular electric platform purpose-built to deliver maximum vehicle interior space and adaptable to support a wide range of vehicle applications for consumers and businesses. With offices around the country, the company is scaling quickly and seeking candidates who love to challenge themselves, are motivated by autonomy and purpose, and get things done. 

    JOB PURPOSE 

    To disassemble, inspect, and repair drive unit test articles. The technician will be comfortable working hands on as well as computer-based tasks. Applicants should be comfortable with and willing to travel as well as reporting to Canoo HQ in Torrance CA. 

    RESPONSIBILITIES 

    • Perform work in the inspection and repair of drive units 
    • Perform component inspections, adjustments, and modifications
    • Instrument test articles and work around sensitive equipment 
    • Perform final checklist inspections of drive units
    • Maintain records of time and materials
    • Order shop supplies and parts for builds
    • Maintain cleanliness of workspace, tools, and test articles
    • Provide input on fixturing for assembly and testing
    • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
    • Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
    • Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
    • Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand power tools, shop tools, and automotive and electrical test equipment
    • Efficient skills in basic automotive techniques related to repair and servicing of automobiles
    • Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting
    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

    • 10+ years of experience in automotive, aerospace, or technical roles including EV (Electric Vehicle) or HV (High Voltage) systems 
    • Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
    • Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles
    • Familiar with operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand power tools, shop tools, press tools, and automotive and electrical test equipment
    • Efficient skills in basic automotive techniques related to repair and servicing of automobiles
    • Light duty fabrication experienced with drill press, sheet metal tools, and various hand tools 
    • Low voltage vehicle wiring (12v system and component integration)
    • Data Logging and instrumentation with experience in thermocouples & accelerometers
    • Proven ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines 
    • High School Diploma

    PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 

    • Associate Degree or Certificate in Automotive Technology.  
    • Vehicle test setup experience (Suspension configuring, Instrumentation). 
    • Retail automotive service experience. 
    • Preferred EV/HV experience. 
    • Automotive HVAC experience. 
    • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel

     

    WHAT'S COOL ABOUT WORKING HERE...

    • Four months paid primary care giver leave
    • Flexible PTO
    • Participation in the Employee Equity Compensation Plan
    • Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
    • Work in a high-growth start up that will redefine urban mobility

    CANOO_ IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND CONSIDERS ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS, JOB REQUIREMENTS AND INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, PAST OR PRESENT MILITARY SERVICE OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY THE LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THE LOCATIONS WHERE WE OPERATE.___ _ Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Canoo Inc. and its subsidiaries and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Canoo unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting._