Lab Instrumentation Technician – 2nd Shift

Optimal Solution Company; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company operates a maintenance role in a lab setting focused on engine/test-cell hardware and data collection systems. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, repair of test equipment, and managing calibration-related tasks within a lab environment.

The candidate will join the maintenance team on the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) with potential exposure to PLCs, flow meters, and various instrumentation used in automotive testing.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in a technical maintenance role
• Experience in a lab/ test environment handling calibrated equipment
• Troubleshooting and repair of test systems, with some calibration
• Exposure to automotive lab or test cells preferred
• Ability to work the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) regularly

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and break-fix on engine/test-cell equipment
• Troubleshoot, replace failed components, and ensure test systems operate correctly
• Handle calibration activities when needed and document results
• Maintain and repair measurement instrumentation, data collection systems, and emissions equipment
• Work on 2nd shift with occasional training overrides to other areas

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Lab experience

PLC experience

Good communicator

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Tools

PLC

Calibration equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Optimal Solution Company operates a maintenance role in a lab setting focused on engine/test-cell hardware and data collection systems. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, repair of test equipment, and managing calibration-related tasks within a lab environment.

The candidate will join the maintenance team on the 2nd shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) with potential exposure to PLCs, flow meters, and various instrumentation used in automotive testing.