Engineering

Automotive research technician

AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH TECHNICIAN.

owatonna, minnesota

Posted 8/11/2026

Closes 9/11/2026 Job details Summary Spherion

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Temp to Perm

8:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Industry

engineering (Architecture and Engineering Occupations)

Reference number

S_179184

The Automotive Research & Requirements Technician supports engineering development groups with early-stage automotive research. In this entry-level role, you will assist in the collection, organization and structuring of technical requirements for next-generation vehicle systems-including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, and connected vehicle frameworks. Under the guidance of senior team members, you will learn and apply engineering practices, helping to transform research findings and customer concepts into clear, consistent, and traceable technical specifications

Location:

Owatonna, MN

Type:

Temp to Hire

On-site/Hybrid/Remote:

On-site

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wage:

$26 -$28/

HR Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Indemnity

Weekly Pay

Opportunity to roll-over full-time with the company

Steady, stable hours + Overtime opportunities

401k Retirement Plan

PTO Accrual

Holiday Pay

Interview and Resume Prep Responsibilities:

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Support Gathering Processes:

Using various sources such as purchased OEM license data, online service information, technician repair information, and OEM sales data, you will assist in identification of new vehicles and technologies.

Customer Technical Support:

Help prepare requirements for current and future development targets based on function and vehicle priorities.

Engineering Support:

Assist the team by providing detailed information gathering from on-vehicle research completed with various tools and equipment.

Documentation:

Provide detailed documentation of the above targets in easy to digest formats to support the engineering development team.

Working hours:

8:00 AM - 4:30

AM Skills:

Prior exposure to automotive retail, repair, hobbyist engineering, or documentation writing is a plus.

An interest in automotive technology and systems thinking is highly valued.

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

No degree required. We welcome candidates with vocational training, high school diplomas, technical certifications, or other related experience.

Target Experience:

0-2 years of experience in technical coordination, administrative, writing, or support role.

Computer Literacy:

Proficiency in standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn technical database software.

Conceptual Awareness:

Basic familiarity with how vehicles or electronic devices operate. Interested? now! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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key responsibilities

Support Gathering Processes:

Using various sources such as purchased OEM license data, online service information, technician repair information, and OEM sales data, you will assist in identification of new vehicles and technologies.

Customer Technical Support:

Help prepare requirements for current and future development targets based on function and vehicle priorities.

Engineering Support:

Assist the team by providing detailed information gathering from on-vehicle research completed with various tools and equipment.

Documentation:

Provide detailed documentation of the above targets in easy to digest formats to support the engineering development team. experience 1-4 years skills Prior exposure to automotive retail, repair, hobbyist engineering, or documentation writing is a plus.

An interest in automotive technology and systems thinking is highly valued. qualifications No degree required. We welcome candidates with vocational training, high school diplomas, technical certifications, or other related experience.

Target Experience:

0-2 years of experience in technical coordination, administrative, writing, or support role.

Computer Literacy:

Proficiency in standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a willingness to learn technical database software.

Conceptual Awareness:

Basic familiarity with how vehicles or electronic devices operate. education High School share this job.

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