Bread Board Technician-1

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Bread Board Technician to join our automotive testing facility. You will assemble electrical instrumentation, build test breadboards, troubleshoot issues, and support customer projects.

Ideal candidates have hands-on automotive experience, knowledge of CAN bus, soldering skills, and the ability to read schematics. Safety, teamwork, and flexibility for shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and hands-on automotive experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and subsystems and how they interact.
• Electrical background with schematics and soldering proficiency.
• Familiar with CAN bus and automotive communications tools.
• Instrumentation background; build cables and connectors.

Responsibilities

• Work with installation and assembly of electrical instrumentation and test hardware.
• Fabricate breadboards and build up to test-ready state.
• Troubleshoot breadboard issues and provide customer support.
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers to diagnose problems.
• Design test fixtures and harnesses to meet client specs.

Skills

Hands-on automotive work

Automotive parts knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

CAN bus familiarity

Instrumentation skills

Safety-minded

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates’ degree in electrical discipline

Tools

CAD

VIZO

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

We are hiring Bread Board Technicians to work in Dearborn, MI.

This is a position 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.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the installation and assembly of electrical instrumentation, modules, sensors, power supplies, load boxes, inverters etc.
• Fabricate breadboards and build up to test ready
• Trouble shoot breadboard issues and provide customer support
• Use oscilloscopes/meters/logic analyzers to diagnose/troubleshoot electrical issues
• Checkout electrical systems and verify per specification/drawings
• Design test fixtures, harnesses and test boxes to meet client specifications
• Develop new test fixtures/loads to simulate vehicle components
• Specify and select electrical components to support electrical designs
• Safety of yourself, all personnel, and the lab

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

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with hands on automotive work
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and subsystems and how the systems work/interact
• Electrical background, strong and proficient understanding of electrical automotive systems, schematics, excellent soldering skills
• Knowledge of the vehicle CAN bus and various other communication tools
• Strong instrumentation background, build custom cables, connectors etc.
• Microsoft office programs, CAD, VIZO, MATLAB, Solid Works preferred
• Good Fabrication and Machining abilities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong safety mindset
• Inventory experience a plus
• Work Ethic
• Self-starter, Proactive and Energetic, Problem Solver
• People person/Team Player
• Good Attention to Detail
• Organized, with Good Housekeeping Skills
• Adaptable, Flexible, and Versatile

• Desired:
• Associates’ degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline
• Two (2) years or more of relevant experience in electrical work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting: Parts, cables, and light-weight instrumentation up to 50 lbs, 60%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Slip resistant hardened toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection in designated areas, 100%

• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stopping (25%). Job requires manual labor

• High noise level: High noise in some work areas, requiring use of hearing protection, 25%

Description of Work Environment

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside test facility, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Energized samples, rotating parts, 50%
• Travel/transportation requirements: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones 75%
• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Hand tools, multi-meters, and other electrical diagnostic devices, 10%

Criticality of Attendance

• Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday 7:00AM to 4:00 PM but must be able to support our flexible test schedule into other shifts and/or weekends

• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day 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 afternoons to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam 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.

Compensation Details:

N/A

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/30/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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