Prototype Engine Test Technician

Actalent; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Engine Development Technician in Pontiac, MI to support the development and testing of prototype engines. The role blends hands-on engine building, modification, dyno testing, and calibration in a laboratory environment.

You will work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and document test data using Excel and data acquisition systems. This contract position is onsite in Pontiac with a competitive hourly pay range of $24.00–$35.00.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engine building and modification for prototype testing.
• Experience with engine dynos and data collection.
• Familiarity with engine tuning and calibration processes.
• Proficiency with Excel for test data recording.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify prototype engines for testing.
• Perform engine component changes including cylinder heads, camshafts, oil pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, and related systems.
• Operate engine dynamometers (dynos) and execute manual engine testing procedures.
• Support engine tuning and calibration activities, including adjusting fuel, spark, airflow, and exhaust parameters.
• Utilize AVL, PUMA, and emissions testing equipment to collect and analyze engine performance data.
• Install instrumentation and sensors on engines and dyno systems.
• Fabricate and modify test components, fixtures, and engine hardware.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and optimize engine performance.
• Record and document test data using Excel and other data acquisition systems.

Skills

Engine assembly

Dyno testing

Engine calibration

Data analysis

Tools

AVL

PUMA

Engine dynamometer

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Engine Development Technician in Pontiac, MI to support the development and testing of prototype engines. The role blends hands-on engine building, modification, dyno testing, and calibration in a laboratory environment.

You will work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and document test data using Excel and data acquisition systems. This contract position is onsite in Pontiac with a competitive hourly pay range of $24.00–$35.00.