Lead Dyno Technician

Jobtailor; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Technician for our automotive dynamometer lab in California. You will configure and operate chassis and hub dynamometers, calibrate test cells, and manage environmental profiles in a climatic chamber to simulate road conditions.

You'll lead safety and maintenance tasks, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with test engineers to document SOPs and review test logs while ensuring high voltage safety compliance and efficient test execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive testing experience in a dynamometer lab environment.
• 2+ years in a senior or lead technician role.
• Experience operating chassis dynamometers and test automation software.
• Experience configuring and operating hub-coupled dynamometers.
• Strong understanding of EV architecture (HV battery, inverters, drive units, thermal management, networks).
• Knowledge of vehicle DAQ systems and CAN-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Configure, calibrate, and operate a chassis dynamometer test cell and automation software for road load simulation.
• Install, align, and operate hub-coupled dynamometer systems.
• Program and monitor environmental profiles in climatic chamber for thermal stabilization.
• Coordinate daily lab workflow, vehicle prep, and test execution to optimize facility utilization.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on dynos, climatic chambers, and DAQ hardware.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians on dynamometer operations and safety.
• Safely connect, operate HV charging infrastructure during vehicle tests.
• Instrument test vehicles with thermocouples, torque transducers, strain gauges, etc.
• Lead laboratory safety protocols, HV safety boundaries, LOTO, and climatic chamber safety compliance.
• Collaborate with test engineers to review logs, identify data anomalies, and document SOPs.

Skills

Automotive testing

Dynamometer lab operations

HV safety & LOTO procedures

Soldering and wiring

DAQ systems understanding

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication skills

Test automation software

CAN/LIN data acquisition experience

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Automotive/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering

Military/industrial equivalent experience

Tools

Intrepid

Vector

DEWESoft

CAN-based tools

Job description

• Configure, calibrate, and operate a chassis dynamometer test cell and associated automation software for road load simulation for range, thermal, and performance testing.
• Install, align, and operate hub-coupled dynamometer systems, including hub adapter installation, system alignment, and torque/speed measurement.
• Program and monitor environmental profiles (from extreme cold to extreme heat) inside the climatic chamber, ensuring proper vehicle soaking and thermal stabilization.
• Coordinate daily lab workflow, vehicle preparation, and test execution to optimize facility utilization and meet critical program milestones.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration on chassis dynos, hub dynos, climatic chamber systems, and data acquisition hardware.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior technicians on dynamometer operations, instrumentation techniques, and safety standards.
• Safely connect, operate, and monitor high-voltage AC and DC fast-charging infrastructure, coordinating with power analyzers during vehicle tests.
• Precisely instrument test vehicles and subsystems with thermocouples, torque transducers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, and CAN/LIN data acquisition modules.
• Lead laboratory safety protocols, serving as the primary advocate for High Voltage (HV) safety boundaries, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and climatic chamber safety compliance.
• Collaborate closely with test engineers to review test logs, identify data anomalies, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent military/industrial experience in Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive testing within a dynamometer lab environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a senior or lead technician role.
• Proven experience operating chassis dynamometers and utilizing test automation software.
• Hands-on experience configuring and operating hub-coupled (hub) dynamometers.
• Strong foundational understanding of electric vehicle architecture, including HV battery systems, inverters, drive units, thermal management systems, and communication networks.
• Understanding of vehicle data acquisition (DAQ) systems and network communication tools (e.g., Intrepid, Vector, DEWESoft, or similar CAN-based tools).
• Proficiency in soldering, wire harness fabrication, connector crimping, and electrical troubleshooting for custom test instrumentation and sensor integration.
• Basic fabrication skills (light welding, machining, custom bracket building) for custom test setups.