Test Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is 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 motorsports community Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering from an accredited school, Mechanical or Electrical fields preferred
Internal fluid flow mechanics knowledge
Working knowledge of electronics / electronics troubleshooting
Strong technical communication skills (i.e., generate technical specifications, etc.)
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, audiogram 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 employees or others.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required.
Travel to and from customer’s locations and the test fields may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel.
When operating any vehicle for work purposes, you must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular devices are to be used when vehicle is in motion.

Nice To Haves

Computer science background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical resources to operations & maintenance as it relates to test procedures, equipment issues, etc.
Provide technical support to customer base (assist in interpreting data, providing testing guidance, etc.)
Provide training, generate procedures when necessary
Generate functional specifications for equipment purchases
Conduct design reviews with equipment suppliers
Ensure suppliers / projects follow corporate fire / safety / environmental guidelines
Coordinate trades in the installation of a new system / facility Conduct acceptance testing / correlation testing