Instrumentation, Wiring and Calibration Technician

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)"

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Livonia, MI is seeking an Instrumentation, Wiring, and Calibration Technician to join a leading automotive test facility team. The role focuses on wiring, calibration, and instrumentation tasks across test parts and systems.

You will perform preventive and reactive maintenance, operate precision instruments, and work with asset management tools while adhering to safety and quality standards. This position offers full benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Understanding of 12 volt electronics, instrumentation, engine and drivetrain components and their functions.
• Computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Correct and timely completion of work orders.
• Documentation and file maintenance.
• Utilize Asset Management database software.
• Operate pressure transducers, transmitters, load cells, temperature transmitters, gas analyzers and handheld/test instruments.
• Work with computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other database tools to perform routine tasks.
• Perform equipment lock out as needed.
• Manage consumable inventories.
• Schematic reading, troubleshoot facility problems, participate in upgrades.
• Planned maintenance - preventive maintenance of instrument/subsystem.
• Reactive maintenance - instrument/system troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair.
• Compliance with local safety and quality procedures.
• Placing instrumentation on test parts (using thermal couples).
• Calibration of test equipment.
• Potential for building wire harnesses.
• Potential strain-gauge installation.

Skills

12V electronics

Instrumentation

Engine drivetrain

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Soldering

Job description

We are 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.

We are hiring an Instrumentation, Wiring, and Calibration Technician to work in Livonia, MI.

This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Job Responsibiliites:

Assume responsibility for specific technical areas and prepare procedures as required. Performs wiring and pin/socket assembly and preventive maintenance activities in the facility. Responsibilities include:

• Correct and timely completion of work orders
• Documentation and file maintenance
• Utilize Asset Management database software

• Operate pressure transducers, transmitters, load cells, temperature transmitters, gas analyzers and handheld/bench top test instruments such as multimeters, process calibrators, thermometers.
• Work with computers, Microsoft-Office applications, and other database tools to perform routine tasks.
• Perform equipment lock out as needed
• Manage consumable inventories
• Schematic reading, trouble shoot facility problems, participate in facility upgrade projects
• Planned maintenance - preventive maintenance of instrument/subsystem
• Reactive maintenance - Instrument/system troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair
• Compliance with local safety and quality procedures
• Placing instrumentation on test parts (using thermal couples)
• Calibration of test equipment.
• Potential for building wire harnesses
• Potential strain-gauge installation

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

• Have an understanding of 12 volt electronics, instrumentation, engine and drivetrain components and their functions.
• Computer experience

Desired:

• Associates Degree or equivalent in instrumentation, electronics, or a related discipline
• Experience in instrument component repair, and instrumentation / electrical schematic reading

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. lifted vertically from knee to waist level, 25%
• Climbing: 25%
• Crawling: NA
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, safety glasses, hearing protection on sites.
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%), frequently walking up and down stairs (1 hour). Job requires manual labor.
• High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)
• Other: NA

Description of Work Environment

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA
• Travel/transportation requirements: NA
• Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, phone, 25%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
• Tools used in trade - which ones?:Basic hand tools, soldering, 50%
• Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance

• Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday, 100%
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Dayshift but shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours.
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
• 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 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:

• 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.

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