Emissions Test Technician

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks an entry-level Vehicle Emissions Technician for its Allen Park Lab near Detroit. This full-time, day-shift position involves testing vehicles on chassis rolls, instrumentation setup, and data analysis. Requires a high school diploma, valid license, and ability to drive a manual transmission.

MS Office skills are essential; automotive coursework or an associates degree is preferred. Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• Must possess the ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Associates degree in Automotive Technology or two years college courses in automotive engineering or related disciplines preferred.
• Prior emission vehicle chassis roll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of full vehicles on chassis rolls and evaporative emission testing.
• Vehicle installation on chassis roll instrumentation installation and checkout.
• Test systems instrumentation calibration.
• Site computer operation and emission test site operation.
• Drive manual and automatic transmission to follow a video road speed trace of emission test cycles.
• Data validation and analysis.

Skills

Manual transmission driving

MS Office skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or automotive coursework

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Amentum is 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.

Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.

Amentum is looking for a career minded individual with a desire to learn and grow with an industry leader. We are looking for an entry level Vehicle Emissions Technician for the Allen Park Test Labs.

This position is for the Day shift.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involved in the performance of testing of full vehicles on chassis rolls, and evaporative emission testing. Includes:
• Vehicle installation on chassis roll Instrumentation installation and checkout
• Test systems instrumentation calibration
• Site computer operation Emission test site operation
• Driving of manual and automatic transmission to precisely follow a video road speed trace of various emission test cycles
• Data validation and analysis.

This position is full-time. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

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

• High School Diploma/High School Equivalent required.
• Must possess the ability to drive a manual transmission.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

• Associates degree in Automotive Technology or two (2) years college courses in automotive engineering or related disciplines and/or two (2) years relevant experience desired.
• Prior emission vehicle chassis roll experience

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:

10/14/2026 - 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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