Engine Lab Test Technician

Amentum•Detroit, MI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community. We are hiring Engine Test Technicians to work at the Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and and unlimited opportunity to build your career. THIS POSITION IS FOR THE AFTERNOON SHIFT 3-11:30PM (SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAID) BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct a wide variety of non-procedural gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing. Support development, durability and performance testing in an engine dynamometer facility. Collect, review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendation to engineering. Fabricate basic fixtures. Interface with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates/new test procedures, equipment and methods. Verify the calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems. Install engines on dynamometer, hook up instrumentation, diagnose / troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change engine parts if necessary, and remove engine and instrumentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
Able to work afternoon shift: 3-11:30pm. (shift differential paid)

Nice To Haves

Working towards an Associates’ Degree in Automotive Technology or related field or equivalent testing experience in Gasoline and Diesel engine testing.
Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing or other similar testing techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct a wide variety of non-procedural gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing.
Support development, durability and performance testing in an engine dynamometer facility.
Collect, review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendation to engineering.
Fabricate basic fixtures.
Interface with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates/new test procedures, equipment and methods.
Verify the calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems.
Install engines on dynamometer, hook up instrumentation, diagnose / troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change engine parts if necessary, and remove engine and instrumentation.