Instrumentation Calibration Technician - Midnight Shift

Amentum•Allen Park, MI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Instrumentation Calibration Technician to work in a vehicle emissions testing facility. This facility utilizes numerous testing methods and data acquisition software to support and conduct a variety of Engine, Powertrain, and Durability Tests. The technician will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of emission-related components, building electrical cables, repairing electrical connectors, and modifying electrical breakout boxes. A key responsibility will be calibrating and maintaining emission testing instrumentation, such as smoke meters and opacity meters. The role also involves supporting development and durability special testing and troubleshooting in an engine dynamometer facility, and interfacing with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates/new test procedures, equipment, and methods. The technician will verify the calibration and maintenance of test equipment and systems, hook up instrumentation, diagnose/troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change out components, and remove instrumentation as needed. Testing equipment includes Emission benches, fuel flow meters, smoke meters, pressure transducers, torque meters, accelerometers, and thermocouples.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Minimum of two (2) years or related experience or vocational training.
Knowledge of Horiba gas analyzer calibration, and ability to read schematics/wiring diagrams and flow charts a must.
Understanding of instrumentation used in an automotive test environment, such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc. are highly preferred.
Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skill.
Must pass PMHV licensing.
Must have valid drivers’ license.
Must pass PMHV Physical.
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or equivalent in automotive technology or electronic related field.
Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing or other similar testing techniques.
Basic background in engine electronics troubleshooting
Horiba analyzer exp
Exhaust sample flow exp
Understanding how DMM’s, O-Scopes, and other electronic testing devices are used.

Responsibilities

Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of Emission related components.
Building electrical cables, repairing electrical connectors, and modifying electrical breakout boxes.
Calibrating and maintaining emission testing instrumentation, such as, smoke meters and opacity meters.
Supporting development and durability special testing and troubleshooting in an engine dynamometer facility.
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.
Hook up instrumentation, diagnose / troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change out components if necessary, and remove instrumentation as needed.