Engine Lab Test Technician - Day Shift

Amentum•Detroit, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is hiring Engine Test Technicians to work in its Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn, Michigan. The role is suited to someone with automotive knowledge or experience, whether gained professionally or as a hobby, who is enthusiastic about automotive work and learning testing practices. The position supports development, durability, and performance testing of gasoline and diesel engines in an engine dynamometer facility. The stated day shift is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; normal hours are eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, with flexibility potentially needed to cover other shifts and weekend testing requirements. The technician conducts non-procedural dynamometer tests, collects and validates data, supports engineering recommendations, and works with technologists, product engineers, and supervisors on test procedures, equipment, and methods. Work includes installing and removing engines and instrumentation, troubleshooting, changing engine parts as needed, fabricating basic fixtures, and verifying test-equipment calibration and maintenance. The work is performed indoors and involves manual labor, engine noise, hot and cold conditions, and hazards such as rotating equipment, hot exhaust, and trip hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
Good interpersonal, computer, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Clear, concise, and accurate English communication skills, both verbal and written.
Dependable personal transportation to the work site.
Professional behavior and appropriate grooming and dress that do not create a safety risk.
Regular attendance and punctuality; flexibility in work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Working toward an associate degree in Automotive Technology or a related field, or equivalent testing experience in gasoline and diesel engine testing.
Experience in engine or powertrain dynamometer testing or similar testing techniques.

Responsibilities

Conduct a wide variety of non-procedural gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer tests.
Support development, durability, and performance testing in an engine dynamometer facility.
Collect, review, and validate data for accuracy and completeness, and make recommendations to engineering.
Fabricate basic fixtures.
Coordinate with technologists, product engineers, and supervisors on updates or new test procedures, equipment, and methods.
Verify the calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems.
Install engines on dynamometers and connect instrumentation.
Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and conduct tests.
Change engine parts when necessary, and remove engines and instrumentation.
Maintain professional conduct and communication with customers, management, and coworkers.
Complete and pass the required pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.