Program Mileage Dynos

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 3,995,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Relo/relocation assistance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Program Mileage Dynos Technician for work in Milford, MI. The role involves installing, monitoring, and removing vehicles on a chassis dynamometer, with a focus on 2nd or 3rd shift after first-shift training.

The operation runs 24/7 to support durability and calibration testing, using robotic test setups and data collection. The position is contract and onsite, with outdoor work 20–25% and a required DOT physical.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience preferred.
• Two-year technical degree is required.
• Hands-on technician experience is required.
• Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment and communicate with the previous shift.
• Install and remove vehicles from the chassis.
• Monitor tests from the control room and maintain robots.
• Collect data and ensure test sites are hazard-free.
• Train team members using JIT processes and update flexibility charts.
• Attend and participate in shift overlap meetings.
• Complete time cards and engage in problem-solving for continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on technician

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Vehicle communication tools

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

INCA tools

Job description

Job Title: Program Mileage Dynos Technician

Job Description

This role involves installing, removing, and monitoring test vehicles on a chassis dynamometer, including portable test equipment. The position requires flexibility for 2nd (3pm to 11:30pm) and 3rd shift (11pm to 7:30am), with training provided on 1st shift before transitioning to off shifts. The team is responsible for putting miles on vehicles to enable engineers to perform testing at specific mileages. This operation runs 24/7 and supports various teams for durability and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment and communicate with the previous shift.
• Install and remove vehicles from the chassis.
• Work with non-intrusive robots and set up tests.
• Monitor tests from the control room and conduct maintenance on robots.
• Collect data and ensure test sites are free of hazards.
• Conduct safety observation tours and investigate safety incidents.
• Participate in the Employee Safety Concern Process and BPD activities.
• Train team members using JIT processes and update flexibility charts.
• Attend and participate in shift overlap meetings.
• Maintain standardized work documents and complete quality audits.
• Understand and comply with environmental aspects.
• Participate in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
• Complete time cards and engage in problem-solving for continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience preferred.
• 2-year technical degree required.
• Hands-on technician experience.
• Good attitude and team player mentality.
• Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of vehicle communication tools.
• Ability to investigate communication or test setup issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Test technician or auto tech experience is helpful.
• Exposure to robotics is nice to have.
• Technical background and understanding of vehicle components and repair is helpful but not required.
• Experience with INCA tools is helpful but not required.
• Desire to learn new skills and work with smaller testing equipment/tools.
• Microsoft Office and basic computer skills, electrical, mechanical knowledge.

Work Environment

The work is conducted at an outdoor chassis dyno lab, with the control room being indoors. Approximately 20-25% of the time is spent outdoors, with outerwear provided for outdoor tasks such as fueling, checking oil, and test setup. The preferred work schedule is 2nd or 3rd shift, and the position requires DOT physical certification.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of MILFORD, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in MILFORD,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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