Chassis Dyno Technician

Actalent; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent in Allen Park, MI, is seeking a Wind Tunnel Technician to prep vehicles with instrumentation and sensors, and to work with engineers to run aerodynamic, powertrain cooling, and fuel efficiency tests onsite.

This contract role focuses on data collection, test method development, and ensuring facility readiness while complying with safety standards; on-site work with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Instrumentation and sensor placement experience preferred.
• Ability to work with engineers to execute test plans and collect data.
• Familiarity with wind tunnel testing and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance, calibration and readiness of the Wind Tunnel facility.
• Interface with customers to understand test objectives and collect data.
• Assist in test automation and safety compliance.
• Lead diagnostics for test systems and instrumentation issues.
• Stay current with testing standards and develop new methods as needed.

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Technician

This position is working onsite in the Wind Tunnel complex, the Wind Tunnel Technician will be responsible for prepping vehicles with instrumentation (includes putting sensors on vehicle) prior to testing, working with engineers to run Aerodynamic, powertrain cooling, and Fuel Efficiency tests on vehicles to collect data, and removing the vehicle and instrumentation from the vehicle after the testing has been completed.

Position Details

• Support maintenance, calibration and quality system technical resource to ensure Wind Tunnel facility readiness in support of Product Development testing
• Interface with customers to understand test objectives, develop test strategies and collect/analyze data to satisfy customer needs
• Support efficiency improvement actions including test automation and lights-out testing strategies
• Lead diagnostics and troubleshooting processes for test system issues, test instrumentation, and facility infrastructure
• Stay up to date on related test standards and develop updated or new test methods as required
• Develop and enforce safe plans of actions for all test and facility activities
• Work with Environmental, Health, & Safety representatives as necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Allen Park, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allen Park,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.