Full Time Entry-Level Dynamometer Technicians (322)

Performance Driven Workforce; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days

Veteran friendly employer

Opportunity to work with latest automotive technology

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Latest automotive technology

Job summary

An automotive company in Livonia, MI, is hiring Full-time Durability Dynamometer Technicians. The role involves setting up and operating engine durability test cells, monitoring tests, and performing health checks on engines. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, 2+ years of automotive mechanical experience, and strong diagnostic skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days. Overtime is available, and the employer is veteran-friendly.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of automotive mechanical experience required.
• Must have excellent engine diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency with computers, including MS Office and dynamometer controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate engine durability test cell.
• Monitor engine tests and perform health checks.
• Remove engine after tests completion.
• Remove engines after test completion and reset the cell for next run.
• Maintain clear communication and accurate records during tests.

Skills

Automotive mechanical experience

Engine mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills

Computer proficiency (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Own tools and rolling toolbox

A&D iTest

MS Office

Job description

Performance Driven Workforce (PDW) is now hiring Full‑time Durability Dynamometer Technicians for an automotive Tier 1 supplier. We are seeking hard‑working, motivated and dedicated technicians with automotive mechanical experience to set up and operate an engine durability test cell. The Durability Dynamometer Technician is responsible for engine set‑up, test instrumentation, monitoring the test while the engine is running, performing regular engine health checks, and removal of the engine after test completion.

Shift Schedule

• Must be able to work 7 days a week, as needed
• Must be able to work 12‑hour shifts, as needed

• Afternoon shift 4:00 pm – 12:00 am (Monday – Friday + overtime & weekends as needed)
• Overnight shift 12:00 am – 8:00 am (Monday – Friday + overtime & weekends as needed)

Retirees and veterans are welcome.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of automotive mechanical related experience
• Must have excellent engine mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Must be proficient with computers, including MS Office applications and dynamometer controls operation experience
• Must have own tools and a rolling toolbox
• Must be willing to learn and able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be flexible, eager to learn and have a strong attention to detail
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and customer service skills

Preferred Skills

• Associate degree or technical training in an automotive related field
• Engine teardown/build skills and able to follow an engine assembly manual
• Able to perform simple fabrications
• Experience or training with AVL PUMA 2.0 and/or A & D iTest dynamometer controls

Benefits

• Overtime when available
• No certification required
• Veteran friendly employer
• We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after your 60 days with Performance Driven Workforce
• Opportunity to work with the latest automotive technology

Performance Driven Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.