Dynamometer Technician (AM Shift)

Nesco Resource; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a mapping and engine development technician in Livonia, MI. The position involves engine setup, testing, and powertrain mapping, requiring hands-on experience and technical skills. The role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401K

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 2 years of powertrain dynamometer testing experience required.
• Must be willing to learn, work overtime and weekends.
• Engine teardown/build skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engine setup, monitoring tests, and engine removal.
• Support programs requiring powertrain mapping and emission testing.
• Perform combustion analysis and mechanical development.

Skills

Excellent engine mechanical diagnostic skills

Excellent electrical diagnostic skills

Proficient with computers

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training in automotive field

Tools

Dynamometer controls operation experience

Own tools and a rolling tool box

Job description

Looking for a mapping and engine development technician with AVL PUMA, AVL AMA emission bench experience, and general automotive mechanical experience.

Schedule: M-F, OT as needed,7:45 am to 4:15 pm

The Dynamometer Technician is responsible for engine set-up, including instrumentation, monitoring the test while it's running, and for engine removal. They will also be supporting programs that require powertrain mapping, combustion analysis, emission testing and engine power/mechanical development.

Day shift

Qualifications
• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of powertrain dynamometer testing experience
• Must have excellent engine mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Must be proficient with computers, including MS Office applications and dynamometer controls operation experience
• Must have own tools and a rolling tool box
• Must be willing to learn and able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be flexible, eager to learn and have a strong attention to detail
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer service skills

Preferred Skills
• Associate degree or technical training in an automotive related field
• Engine teardown/build skills and able to follow an engine assembly manual
• Powertrain calibration, diagnostics or controls experience
• Able to perform simple fabrications
• Experience or training with AVL PUMA 2.0 and/or A & D iTest dynamometer controls

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.