Lead Automotive Lab Technician – Fuel Systems

Eaton Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS VEH VGGP division seeks a Lead Technician at the Southfield, MI campus. The role is full-time, on-site with core hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and potential overtime (5–10 hours weekly).

Salary range $56,000 to $83,000 annually, with overtime eligibility. You will operate lab equipment to assemble, test, and evaluate automotive fuel system components, maintain a safe work area, procure samples, set up engineering equipment, prepare samples, document results, and communicate progress to

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma and/or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum two (2) years of laboratory and/or testing experience.
• No immigration sponsorship or relocation; within 50 miles of Southfield, MI.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate engineering equipment as indicated in test requests.
• Prepare samples and perform tests according to test procedures and instructions.
• Promptly communicate test progress and problems to requestor and leadership.
• Trouble-shoot and repair fixtures as needed to complete test request.
• Collect and report data accurately, providing clear and detailed results.
• Handle Stoddard, Gasoline and other fuels and chemicals following safe practices.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Microsoft Office

Mathematical skills

Technical curiosity

Work planning

Teamwork

Automotive fuel systems

Education

Associates Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Metrology equipment (CMM)

AI-powered tools

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGGP division seeks a Lead Technician at the Southfield, MI campus. The role is full-time, on-site with core hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and potential overtime (5–10 hours weekly).

Salary range $56,000 to $83,000 annually, with overtime eligibility. You will operate lab equipment to assemble, test, and evaluate automotive fuel system components, maintain a safe work area, procure samples, set up engineering equipment, prepare samples, document results, and communicate progress to