Engineering Tech I

Engineering Tech I (100382)

Job ID: 13047

Santa Clarita, California, 91355

1st Shift

$79,900.00 - $119,800.00

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Job Purpose

Support the mission of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) by building and rebuilding high-performance racing vehicles, engines, and hybrid systems to the highest standards of quality and precision. This role is responsible for the full assembly process, including final fitting of new parts, component sub-assembly of engines and chassis, and teardown, inspection, and measurement of critical components.

Through detailed quality control checks, training of new associates in correct assembly methods, and active support in diagnosing and determining countermeasures for faults, this position ensures optimal race car performance, reliability, and drivability. By maintaining a strong focus on both mechanical and hybrid-electric system excellence, the role directly contributes to HRC’s goals of competitive success and technical innovation.

Key Accountabilities

• Assembly & Quality: Build, inspect, validate, and maintain high-performance engines, chassis, vehicles, and hybrid systems to race specifications.

• Hybrid Systems: Assemble, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot batteries, control units, sensors, wiring, and related hybrid components.

• Technical Support & Improvement: Analyze build data, maintain component histories, troubleshoot issues, train associates, and support continuous improvement.

• Trackside Support: Prepare vehicles for test and race events, perform diagnostics and repairs, and ensure mechanical and hybrid system readiness in house.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum of a high school diploma

• Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Technology or vehicle mechanic courses desired

• Basic math courses

• Minimum of 5 years professional high-performance engine building, chassis building experience, or certified motorcycle or automotive dealership service technician experience

• Experience using metric hand and measuring tools. Familiarity with engine and hybrid system teardown, cleaning, inspection, and rebuilding. High degree of mechanical aptitude and understanding of internal combustion engine principles. Knowledge of fuel injection systems and hybrid power units.

• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly with hybrid and electrical systems.

• Excellent organizational skills and proper hand tool usage.

• Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting technical updates.

Decisions Expected

• Resolve assembly fit and quality issues across mechanical, hybrid, and battery systems, recommending appropriate countermeasures.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce assembly errors and improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.

• Assess team training and development needs to strengthen mechanical and hybrid system capabilities.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands Requirements:

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist while working.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees to work close to the groundwork.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to work underneath suspended vehicles/engines/equipment to diagnose problems and/or remove and replace parts.
• Standing for sustained periods during work or events.
• Sitting: Extensive travel and long travels.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks (particularly walking long distances at the track to pit lane and around the shop).
• Lifting: Raising objects of 25 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while servicing/maintaining race engines, hybrid systems, vehicles, and equipment.
• The worker is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat, and exposure to chemicals.

Emotional Requirements:

• Make quick decisions.
• Hazard awareness: Being aware of surroundings.
• Planning and problem-solving.
• Coping with change and other people.

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