Hands-On Automotive Test Technician

Actalent; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Warren, MI is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support vehicle testing in a lab environment. The role involves planning, setting up, and executing structural tests on vehicles, subsystems, and components using advanced test rigs and fixtures.

Ideal candidates have a hands-on mechanical aptitude, experience with hand and fabrication tools, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a contract role based onsite in Warren, MI.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability for lab work.
• Proficiency with hand tools, fabrication tools, and testing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and run vehicle, subsystem, and component tests in the Body and Chassis labs.
• Build and operate complex test setups including multiaxis rigs, chambers, and fixtures.
• Ensure high-quality data for development, regulatory, and warranty investigations.
• Support and, when trained, lead regulatory test execution to certified procedures.
• Assist with and lead tests for durability, development, and problem solving.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Fabrication tools

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Actalent in Warren, MI is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support vehicle testing in a lab environment. The role involves planning, setting up, and executing structural tests on vehicles, subsystems, and components using advanced test rigs and fixtures.

Ideal candidates have a hands-on mechanical aptitude, experience with hand and fabrication tools, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a contract role based onsite in Warren, MI.