Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

2d

About The Position

The Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator will be expected to perform the following duties: Perform mechanical support associated with engine and transmission testing Test article cart installation & removal Standard engine maintenances (oil changes, spark plug changes, compression/leak down checks, coolant system pressurization, etc.) Part changes (cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.) Light fabrication (MIG & TIG welding, machining, cutting, etc.) Dynamometer Controls: Starting & stopping the test article Putting the test article on automated test schedule System integrity checks Use the dynamometer control system to run defined tests that manipulate control aspects of the engine including spark advance, fuel-air ratio, cam position, valve position, etc. Interact on a day-to-day basis with powertrain development engineers to perform work on a test article

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• General mechanic knowledge
• 1 year of experience working as an automotive mechanic, automotive tech, or a related position. Will consider candidates with an automotive repair degree/certification in lieu of experience.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer
• Possession of a mechanics toolbox and hand tool set
• Must be able to work any shift. This is union mandated work

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree
• Possess overall good fabrication skills having a high mechanical aptitude and deductive reasoning
• Possess skills for MIG & TIG welding on metals including stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, and aluminum
• Minimum (2) years' experience operating engine dynamometers
• Hybrid/High Voltage experience

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical support associated with engine and transmission testing
• Test article cart installation & removal
• Standard engine maintenances (oil changes, spark plug changes, compression/leak down checks, coolant system pressurization, etc.)
• Part changes (cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.)
• Light fabrication (MIG & TIG welding, machining, cutting, etc.)
• Starting & stopping the test article
• Putting the test article on automated test schedule
• System integrity checks
• Use the dynamometer control system to run defined tests that manipulate control aspects of the engine including spark advance, fuel-air ratio, cam position, valve position, etc.
• Interact on a day-to-day basis with powertrain development engineers to perform work on a test article

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees