["Automotive","Manufacturing","E-commerce"]

Automotive Technician / Mechanic - Install Shop

Chandler, AZOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 25 days ago

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Required skills

automotive mechanical experience
automotive electrical systems
hand tools
mechanical installations
metal fabrication
team-oriented
Microsoft Office
English
driver's license
high school diploma

Nice to have

welding
SolidWorks
eDrawings
3D modeling
3D viewing software
aftermarket

Role summary

Horsepower Automotive Group seeks a Prototype Install Mechanic in Chandler, Arizona, to work on new vehicles and off-road products before public release. This role involves testing, installing, and evaluating prototype aftermarket products like bumpers, lighting, and winches, and performing basic 12V wiring. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams, reporting on fitment and quality improvements, assisting with 3D scanning, and creating installation guides. Requires at least one year of automotive mechanical experience, knowledge of electrical systems, hand tool proficiency, basic fabrication skills, attention to detail, and computer literacy. Welding and 3D software experience are preferred.

WHO ARE WE?

Horsepower Automotive Group (HPAG), is a leader in the growing automotive aftermarket industry. When you join HPAG, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be a part of our exciting and rapidly growing, multi-brand organization. Our brands include Addictive Desert Designs, DV8 Offroad, Flatline Van Co., and Rago Fabrication. We support a collaborative environment and value open participation from individuals with different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.

Are you ready to be part of our future?

Turn Your Mechanical Skills Into Something More

Ready to get out of the routine repair-shop grind?

Horsepower Automotive Group is looking for a Prototype Install Mechanic to join our Prototype Install & Test Fit team in Chandler, Arizona. Instead of spending your days working on oil changes, water pumps, and older vehicles, you’ll work in a clean, organized specialty shop on new vehicles and innovative off-road products—often before those products are available to the public.

Horsepower Automotive Group is a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry and home to multiple off-road and overlanding brands, including Addictive Desert Designs, C4 Fabrication, Rago Fabrication, DV8 Off-Road, and Flatline Van Co.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys automotive work, fabrication, problem-solving, and seeing how new products go from prototype to production.

What You’ll Do

As part of our product development process, you’ll work closely with our engineering and product teams to test, evaluate, and prepare new products for release.

Test fit prototype products and verify fit, function, and compatibility with factory-equipped vehicle features

Install aftermarket products such as bumpers, LED lighting, intercoolers, winches, and other off-road accessories

Perform basic 12V automotive wiring for lighting, winches, and related accessories

Identify and report potential fitment, quality, manufacturing, and production-readiness improvements

Assist with quality control inspections of production products

Help create customer installation guides during the prototype and test-fit process

Assist with 3D scanning of vehicles and finished products for engineering and manufacturing evaluation

Assemble finished goods as needed

Collaborate with engineering, product development, and other teams to support successful product launches

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications:

At least one year of hands-on automotive mechanical experience

Working knowledge of automotive mechanical and basic electrical systems

Experience using hand tools and performing mechanical installations

Basic metal fabrication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets company insurance requirements

High school diploma or GED

Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening

Preferred Qualifications:

Welding experience; candidates may be asked to complete a welding assessment

Experience with 3D modeling/viewing software such as SolidWorks or eDrawings

Previous aftermarket, off-road, fabrication, or vehicle accessory installation experience

Why Join Horsepower Automotive Group?

This isn't your typical mechanic job. You'll have the opportunity to:

Work on new and exciting vehicles instead of routine repair work

Get hands-on with prototype products before they're released to the public

Help influence new product development by identifying fitment and manufacturing improvements

Work in a clean, organized specialty shop with quality equipment

Build experience with 3D scanning, product development, and prototype testing

See your work make it to market across leading off-road and overlanding brands

Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with minimal after-hours requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $22.00–$23.00 per hourSchedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PMEmployment: Full-time, on-site in Chandler, ArizonaBenefits: Available following the 60-day introductory period

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy building and installing automotive products, and want to use your skills in a role that goes beyond traditional repair work, we'd like to hear from you.

Join Horsepower Automotive Group and help turn the next generation of off-road products from prototypes into production-ready products.

It is the policy of Addictive Desert Designs, and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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