Vehicle Test Technician

PFO0005QT
On Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Full time

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.

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.

We are in search of an automotive Dynamometer Technician for the test lab in Dearborn, MI.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary objectives of the electric dynamometer test technician are to conduct engine durability and performance testing. Testing involves initial setup of engine and testing equipment, collection of data, performing periodic checks during the test, and engine teardown post-test.

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, hook up exhaust, diagnose / troubleshoot problems with engine or data equipment, conduct tests, change engine parts (setup or teardown), and remove engine and instrumentation.

This position is full-time. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma
Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
Engine experience, working knowledge of a 4-stroke engine (Gas or Diesel) be able to identify engine parts and how they work.
Understand engine designs, engine part changes, follow torque specs
General hand tool experience for engine build and part changes
Detail orientated and organized (verbal and written)
Follow directions from multiple sources
Good housekeeping of work area and equipment
Valid drivers’ license.

Preferred

Working towards an associate degree in Automotive Technology or related field
Teardown/Build experience of Gasoline and Diesel engine.
Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing or other similar testing techniques
Troubleshooting skills (engine/facility)
ASE certification or working towards them
Fabrications skills drill press, bandsaws, welding, etc
Understanding of vehicle exhaust systems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, Engine parts such as intakes, exhaust parts, heads, drive shafts, and other related engine parts and accessories, 35%
Climbing: NA
Crawling: 20%
Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, 100%
Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor.
High noise level: Engine high noise level while running in the test cell, the employees are not exposed to engine speeds over idle while in the cell.
Other: NA

Description of Work Environment

Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%
Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: Hot temperatures generated by engines. Cold start tests, the engine can be soaked to -20F, 50%
Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards, 100%
Travel/transportation requirements: NA
Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, analyzers, 70%
Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
Tools used in trade - which ones?: Basic hand tools, hammer, screw driver, wrenches, ratchets, sockets, and other related engine repair tools, 50%
Overhead crane lifts- 30%
Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance

Overtime, regular days, off days: 8 hours per day Monday-Friday. May need to flex time to cover other shifts as needed. Some weekend work/opportunities for overtime.
Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: First Shift
Necessity for regular attendance: Critical
Urgency for punctuality: Critical
Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, 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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.

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Vehicle Test Technician

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