Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator will be responsible for performing mechanical support for engine and transmission testing, including test article installation and removal, standard engine maintenance, part changes, and light fabrication. The role also involves operating dynamometer controls to start and stop test articles, manage automated test schedules, perform system integrity checks, and manipulate engine control aspects. The operator will interact daily with powertrain development engineers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 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.

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