Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator - 2nd Shift

Stellantis NV; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn, AL is seeking an Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator to support engine and transmission testing on the 2nd shift, install and remove test articles, and perform standard engine maintenance.

You will handle light fabrication (MIG/TIG welding, machining) and participate in cylinder head and exhaust manifold changes, while using the dynamometer control system to run defined tests and coordinate with powertrain engineers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an automotive mechanic, automotive tech, or a related position.
• Will consider candidates with an automotive repair degree/certification in lieu of experience.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer
• Possession of a mechanics toolbox and hand tool set
• Must be able to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical support for engine and transmission testing on 2nd shift.
• Test article cart installation & removal.
• Standard engine maintenances (oil changes, spark plug changes, compression/leak down checks, coolant system pressurization, etc.).
• Part changes (cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.).
• Light fabrication (MIG & TIG welding, machining, cutting).
• Starting & stopping the test article; putting the test article on automated test schedule.
• System integrity checks; use the dynamometer control system to run tests with variable engine parameters.
• Interact with powertrain development engineers daily to work on a test article.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team-based mindset

Deductive reasoning

Welding skills (MIG/TIG)

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Mechanics toolbox

Job description

The Engine Dyno Test Cell Operator will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Perform mechanical support associated with engine and transmission testingon 2nd shift
• Test article cart installation & removal
• Standard engine maintenances (oil changes, spark plug changes, compression/leak down checks, coolant system pressurization, etc.)
• Part changes (cylinder heads, exhaust manifolds, etc.)
• Light fabrication (MIG & TIG welding, machining, cutting, etc.)

Dynamometer Controls:

• Starting & stopping the test article
• Putting the test article on automated test schedule
• System integrity checks
• Use the dynamometer control system to run defined tests that manipulate control aspects of the engine including spark advance, fuel-air ratio, cam position, valve position, etc.
• Interact on a day-to-day basis with powertrain development engineers to perform work on a test article

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as an automotive mechanic, automotive tech, or a related position.
• Will consider candidates with an automotive repair degree/certification in lieu of experience.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment
• Basic knowledge of operating a computer
• Possession of a mechanics toolbox and hand tool set
• Must be able to work any shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree
• Possess overall good fabrication skills having a high mechanical aptitude and deductive reasoning
• Possess skills for MIG & TIG welding on metals including stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, and aluminum
• Minimum (2) years' experience operating engine dynamometers
• Hybrid/High Voltage experience