Materials Engineering Technician — Powertrain Lab Specialist

Detroit Diesel Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Onsite fitness

Tuition assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Materials Engineering Technician in Detroit, MI to support materials characterization, failure analysis, and lab processes for heavy-duty powertrain components. Onsite role with a focus on detailed testing, sample prep, and equipment upkeep.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of relevant experience or an AA plus 1 year, with familiarity of heavy-duty powertrains. Relocation not provided; on-site work environment and safety compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience or AA degree + 1 year of relevant experience
• Familiarity with heavy-duty powertrain components
• Familiarity with heavy-duty sectioning equipment such as industrial band saws, enclosed chop saws, and other industrial equipment and environments
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow complex work plans
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Provide support for DTNA Materials Engineers conducting materials characterization and/or failure analysis investigations via testing, sectioning, and sample preparation of heavy-duty powertrain components
• Support laboratory equipment preventative maintenance programs
• Support laboratory processes such as inventory management, consumable purchases, quality initiatives, etc.

Skills

Materials characterization

Failure analysis

Laboratory maintenance

Inventory management

Education

AA degree

Material Science courses

Tools

Industrial band saws

Enclosed chop saws

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Materials Engineering Technician in Detroit, MI to support materials characterization, failure analysis, and lab processes for heavy-duty powertrain components. Onsite role with a focus on detailed testing, sample prep, and equipment upkeep.

Ideal candidates have 3 years of relevant experience or an AA plus 1 year, with familiarity of heavy-duty powertrains. Relocation not provided; on-site work environment and safety compliance are essential.