Engine Dyno Lab Technician — Hands-On Automotive Testing

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dearborn, Michigan, is hiring an Engine Test Technician for the Day shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) in the engine dynamometer lab. You will conduct gasoline and diesel engine tests, collect data, and work with engineers to improve performance.

The role requires a High School Diploma and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with knowledge of engines and powertrain. You will install engines, calibrate equipment, and support development, durability, and testing operations in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
• Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
• Desirable: pursuing Associates’ Degree in Automotive Technology or related field.
• Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide variety of gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing.
• Fabricate basic fixtures. Interface with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates/new test procedures, equipment and methods.
• Verify the calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems.
• Install engines on dynamometer, hook up instrumentation, diagnose / troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change engine parts if necessary, and remove engine and instrumentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Amentum in Dearborn, Michigan, is hiring an Engine Test Technician for the Day shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM) in the engine dynamometer lab. You will conduct gasoline and diesel engine tests, collect data, and work with engineers to improve performance.

The role requires a High School Diploma and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with knowledge of engines and powertrain. You will install engines, calibrate equipment, and support development, durability, and testing operations in a