Technician

The EV Vehicle Technician will support electric vehicle development and validation activities by maintaining development fleets, supporting prototype vehicles, and enabling successful vehicle testing programs. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to prepare vehicles for testing, performing repairs and modifications, installing instrumentation, and providing technical support both in-house and at external test locations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve vehicle system issues.
• Perform maintenance and repair activities on electric vehicles.
• Ensure all work meets manufacturer and regulatory standards.
• Install and maintain vehicle instrumentation, test equipment, and wiring required for development and validation testing.
• Support prototype vehicle builds, system modifications, parts replacement, and test evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation for vehicle work, service records, parts, tools, and testing equipment.
• Help keep the workshop clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Support test vehicle operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response during field testing across the United States.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Automotive Technician.
• Experience with automotive wiring harnesses.
• Experience with vehicle diagnostics and testing equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and maintain technical documentation and service records.
• Understanding of system design and validation processes.

• Associate degree in Automotive Repair or related program.
• ASE Certification.
• Michigan State Mechanic Certification.

The work environment includes both in-house and field testing settings, requiring travel to test sites across the United States. The role demands hands-on involvement with electric vehicles in a workshop setting, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The technician will need to be adaptable to varying conditions and ensure all safety protocols are followed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ypsilanti, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ypsilanti,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.