Engine Assembler/Builder - Motorsports

Motive Workforce; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking experienced Engine Builders / Powertrain Technicians to join a premier motorsports organization in Santa Clarita. Be part of a team that builds and maintains high-performance racing engines and hybrid powertrains, performing dyno testing, development, and precision assembly.

Work with engineers and technicians to improve performance, reliability, and durability, while maintaining meticulous build records and quality documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engine building, automotive, diesel, performance vehicles, racing, or mechanical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines, driveline, fuel, and cooling systems.
• Proficiency with micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and service manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, rebuild, inspect, and maintain high-performance racing engines and powertrain components.
• Perform engine teardowns, precision measurements, and component evaluations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Assist with engine installation, dyno preparation, testing, and post-test inspections.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve performance, reliability, and durability.
• Maintain accurate build records and quality documentation.

Skills

Engine building

Engine systems

Precision measurement

Technical interpretation

Attention to detail

Job description

Santa Clarita, CA | 3 Openings

Build the Engines Behind World-Class Racing Performance.

A premier motorsports organization is seeking experienced Engine Builders / Powertrain Technicians to join its high-performance team in Santa Clarita.

Take your hands-on experience in engine building, performance automotive, diesel, or powertrain maintenance into an environment where precision, reliability, and performance are everything.

Work directly with high-performance racing engines, advanced hybrid powertrains, and cutting-edge technology, supporting engine assembly, rebuilds, inspections, dyno testing, and development activities.

What You'll Do

• Assemble, rebuild, inspect, and maintain high-performance racing engines and powertrain components.
• Perform engine teardowns, precision measurements, and component evaluations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support root-cause analysis.
• Assist with engine installation, dyno preparation, testing, and post-test inspections.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to improve performance, reliability, and durability.
• Maintain accurate build records and quality documentation.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in engine building, automotive, diesel, performance vehicles, racing, or mechanical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines, driveline, fuel, and cooling systems.
• Proficiency with micrometers, bore gauges, calipers, and precision measurement tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and service manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Motorsports, race engine, dyno, engine development, or hybrid powertrain experience is a plus.

Why Join?

• Work with advanced racing and hybrid powertrain technology.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and performance specialists.
• Gain exposure to engine development, dyno testing, and performance optimization.
• Apply your craftsmanship to elite motorsports programs.

If you take pride in building engines right and want to work where precision meets performance, let's talk.