Electrified Powertrain Dyno Technician

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC in Plymouth, United States, is seeking a Dyno Technician to operate and maintain dynamometers for electrified powertrain development and validation. You will work with Powertrain Test Engineers to install and configure test properties and ensure data quality for validation plans.

This role challenges you to troubleshoot operational issues, build test rigs with cross-functional teams, and document findings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Technician experience in test cells or large dynamometer systems.
• 2+ years experience with electrified vehicles.
• Expertise in instrumentation (Thermocouples, RTDs, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, Hygrometers, Pressure Gauges, Flow Meters).
• Expertise in powertrain test setup and test error proofing.
• Expertise in mechanical tooling and build fixture design.
• Knowledge of motor, inverter, and gearbox concepts.
• Knowledge of propulsion systems and thermal (coolant and refrigerant) systems.
• Knowledge of Electric Vehicle Safety.
• Ability to work in strenuous/awkward positions.
• Operate various scan tools, diagnostic equipment and common automotive test equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to resolve powertrain issues.
• Team player with good communication across teams.
• Basic workshop etiquette and writing communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large dynamometers for vehicle and powertrain testing.
• Install instrumentation to collect data during testing (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure gauges, etc.).
• Build and setup test rigs/dynos for mechanical and/or electrical tests with engineering teams.
• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Contribute to Environmental Health & Safety with risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Support validation engineers with upgrades and modifications to test systems.
• Perform first-line fault finding on System Under Test.
• Diagnose and repair prototype vehicle electrical/mechanical/software systems.
• Support engineers to achieve test plans and equipment upgrade projects.
• Document findings and escalate issues early; create process docs for rigs and equipment.
• Propose updates to workshop standards, protocols, and processes.

Skills

Technician experience

Electrified vehicles

Instrumentation

Powertrain test setup

Mechanical tooling

Motor, inverter, gearbox knowledge

Propulsion & thermal systems

Electric vehicle safety

Diagnosis & problem solving

Team communication

Tools

Accelerometers

Strain Gauges

Pressure Gauges

Thermocouples

Thermistors

Hygrometers

Voltage drop leads

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC in Plymouth, United States, is seeking a Dyno Technician to operate and maintain dynamometers for electrified powertrain development and validation. You will work with Powertrain Test Engineers to install and configure test properties and ensure data quality for validation plans.

This role challenges you to troubleshoot operational issues, build test rigs with cross-functional teams, and document findings.