Automotive Durability Test Technician

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking Test Technicians to join the Body and Chassis Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. You will perform durability testing on vehicle subsystems, handle instrumentation, and support test engineers with lab activities.

The role requires passion for automotive work, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a lab environment. Strong safety practices and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for cross-training across sites.

Qualifications

• Must have proficient electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
• Fabrication experience in general machine shop settings (drill press, band saw, grinders, welding, mill, etc).
• Print reading and test fixture layout/build.

Responsibilities

• Complete test-related duties during daily scheduling meetings.
• Execute work independently with quality and efficiency.
• Receive parts and prepare for first and subsequent runs per test matrices.
• Perform test stand prep, fixturing, installation/removal, documentation, data collection, and review.
• Run standard tests and support unique one-off testing in a lab environment.
• Operate and manage multiple test facilities simultaneously.
• Meet all health and safety requirements and provide feedback for improvements.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and data quality.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Fabrication experience

Print reading

Test fixture layout

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s in Automotive Technology

Tools

Basic hand tools

Hammer

Screwdriver

Wrenches

Ratchets & sockets

Test lab instrumentation

Job description

Amentum is seeking Test Technicians to join the Body and Chassis Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. You will perform durability testing on vehicle subsystems, handle instrumentation, and support test engineers with lab activities.

The role requires passion for automotive work, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a lab environment. Strong safety practices and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for cross-training across sites.