Engine Lab Test Technician

Amentum; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Educational Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tax-Saving Options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring an Engine Test Technician for the Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. The role involves conducting gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer tests, supporting development and durability tests, and ensuring data integrity and equipment calibration.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, knowledge of engines and powertrain, and strong communication skills; an Associates degree in Automotive Technology or equivalent testing experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
• Desire to pursue an Associate's degree or related field.
• Experience with engine/powertrain dynamometer testing preferred.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing.
• Support development, durability and performance testing.
• Collect, review and validate data; make engineering recommendations.
• Fabricate basic fixtures as needed.
• Interface with technologists and engineers on tests and procedures.
• Verify calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
• Install engines on dynamometer, hook up instrumentation, diagnose issues and run tests.

Skills

Engine dynamometer testing

Data collection & analysis

Interpersonal & communication skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Assoc. degree in Automotive Technology (desired)

Job description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. We are hiring an Engine Test Technician to work at the Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide variety of non‑procedural gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing.
• Support development, durability and performance testing in an engine dynamometer facility.
• Collect, review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations to engineering.
• Fabricate basic fixtures as needed.
• 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 the dynamometer, hook up instrumentation, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change engine parts if necessary, and remove engine and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
• Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
• Desired: Working towards an Associate’s Degree in Automotive Technology or related field, or equivalent testing experience in gasoline and diesel engine testing.
• Experience in engine/powertrain dynamometer testing or other similar testing techniques preferred.

Essential Functions

• Physical requirements: able to lift 50 lbs for engine parts, standing and sitting for about 50% of the shift, bending and stooping as needed.
• Must wear safety glasses, slip‑resistant shoes, gloves, long pants and short‑sleeve shirts.
• Exposure to engine noise (up to 120dB) while the dynamometer is running.
• Work inside a dynamometer chamber with hot temperatures during engine operation and cold temperatures (down to –20°F) during cold‑start tests.
• Use basic hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrenches, ratchets, sockets) and occasional forklift operations.
• Shift: Day shift 7:00AM–3:30PM, 8 hours per day Monday‑Friday. Flexibility to cover weekend testing is required.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation details are not disclosed in this posting. Salary may vary based on responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as required by federal, state and local law.