Engine Lab Technician

Overview

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), as well as clients from the international motor sports community.

We are hiring Engine Test Technicians to work at the Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. This position is 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 unlimited opportunity to build your career.

This position is scheduled for the day shift 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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• 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 recommendations 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.

• High School Diploma
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
• Knowledge of engines and powertrain.

• 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.

• Lifting:
  Able to lift 50 lbs, engine parts such as intakes, exhaust parts, heads, drive shafts, and other related engine parts and accessories, 35%
• Climbing:
  Not applicable
• Crawling:
  Not applicable
• 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; employees are not exposed to engine speeds over idle while in the cell.

• Inside 100%
• Extreme temperatures:
  Hot due to engine operation; cold start tests may reduce to
  -20F (50%).
• Hazardous conditions:
  Rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards (100%).
• Travel requirements:
  None

• Office/electronic equipment and analyzers (about 70%).
• Tools:
  Basic hand tools, hammer, screwdriver, wrenches, ratchets, sockets, and related repair tools (about 30%).

• Overtime, regular days, off days: 8 hours per day, Monday–Friday; may flex time to cover other shifts as needed (100%).
• Shift: Day
• Regular attendance is critical; punctuality is essential.
• Work hours are typically 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; must have flexibility to cover weekend testing requirements.

• Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
• Professional behavior with customers, management and co-workers at all times.
• Clear, concise English communication skills (verbal and written). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and not pose safety risk.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere; dependable personal transportation to the work site is required.

Compensation: N/A. The compensation range or hourly rate listed is a good-faith estimate at posting time. Actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and…