Instrumentation Calibration Technician - Midnight Shift

Amentum; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum operates a dedicated vehicle emissions testing facility in Allen Park, MI, seeking a skilled Technician for the midnight shift. You will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain emission-related instrumentation and participate in engine and durability tests.

The role requires reading schematics, using DMMs and oscilloscopes, and coordinating with engineers on new test procedures. Prior Horiba gas analyzer calibration experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience with emission testing equipment and procedures.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong understanding of automotive test environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair emission-related components.
• Calibrate and maintain emission testing instrumentation.
• Support engine dynamometer testing and durability tests.
• Interface with engineers on updates to test procedures and equipment.
• Verify calibration and maintenance of test systems.
• Hook up instrumentation and diagnose issues during tests.
• Operate equipment including emission benches, flow meters, and sensors.

Skills

Horiba analyzer exp

Engine electronics troubleshooting

Dynamometer testing knowledge

Exhaust flow experience

Horiba gas analyzer calibration

Electrical testing equipment use

Instrumentation reading (schematics/w1

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Automotive Technology or related

Tools

Horiba analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Job description

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE MIDNIGHT SHIFT

Amentum is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.

Technician will be working in a vehicle emissions testing facility in Allen Park. This facility applies numerous testing methods and data acquisition software to support and conduct a variety of Engine, Powertrain, and Durability Tests.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of Emission related components. Building electrical cables, repairing electrical connectors, and modifying electrical breakout boxes.
• Calibrating and maintaining emission testing instrumentation, such as, smoke meters and opacity meters.
• Supporting development and durability special testing and troubleshooting in an engine dynamometer facility.
• 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.
• Hook up instrumentation, diagnose / troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change out components if necessary, and remove instrumentation as needed.
• Testing equipment includes Emission benches, fuel flow meters, smoke meters, pressure transducers, torque meters, accelerometers, and thermocouples.

This is a midnight shift position: 11:30p-7am. It is also subject to being changed from time to time based on project demands. there is a shift differential paid for the midnight shift

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required.

Minimum of two (2) years or related experience or vocational training.

Desired:

Associate Degreeor equivalent in automotive technology or electronic related field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing or other similar testing techniques..
• Basic background in engine electronics troubleshooting
• Horiba analyzer exp
• Exhaust sample flow exp
• Knowledge of Horiba gas analyzer calibration, and ability to read schematics/wiring diagrams and flow charts a must.
• Understanding how DMM’s, O-Scopes, and other electronic testing devices are used. Understanding of instrumentation used in an automotive test environment, such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, etc. are highly preferred.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skill.

Essential Functions:

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, hearing protection on sites, safety shoes.
• Unusual physical requirements: Manual handling of Powered Material Handling Vehicle (PMHV), 25%. Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor
• High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)

Description of Work Environment

• Inside, 100%
• Cold temperatures (20F or warmer)
• Moving dynamometer rolls
• Travel/transportation requirements: NA
• Other: Must pass PMHV licensing. Must have valid drivers’ license.

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers,, 25%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMHV, must be able to drive a manual transmission, 25%
• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven sockets, basic hand tools, 25%

Criticality of Attendance (

• Midnight shift - Monday through Friday, 100%
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Midnights. Shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours.
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other Essential Functions:

Must pass PMHV Physical. Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check.

Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Compensation Details:

N/A

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• 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

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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