Instrumentation Technician - Precision Test & Calibration

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Allen Park, Michigan to support calibration, repair, and documentation of test equipment for our Advanced Solutions Group. The role focuses on ensuring readiness of instrumentation and related systems for complex research and development programs across multiple sectors.

The candidate should have at least two years of instrumentation experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum two years of related instrumentation experience.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and use test equipment.
• Experience with computer-based database applications and MS Office.
• Knowledge of vehicle powertrain, high voltage/HEV/BEV is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and repair basic electronic test equipment.
• Complete instrumentation calibrations, repairs, and builds accurately.
• Document and enter data in databases daily.
• Plan calibration schedules and communicate with operations.
• Calibrate transducers, transmitters, shunts, load cells, and test instruments.
• Maintain equipment readiness to support test programs.
• Provide troubleshooting and root-cause analysis support.
• Work independently and adapt to changing environments.

Skills

Instrumentation know-how

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Independent work

MS Office

Electrical safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Circuit knowledge

Wiring harness fabrication

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Allen Park, Michigan to support calibration, repair, and documentation of test equipment for our Advanced Solutions Group. The role focuses on ensuring readiness of instrumentation and related systems for complex research and development programs across multiple sectors.

The candidate should have at least two years of instrumentation experience, strong documentation skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.