Safety Lab Test Tech: Airbags & Sensors

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking Safety Lab Test Technicians to support testing in Dearborn, MI. The role involves hands-on fixture fabrication, instrumentation, data collection, and post-test cleanup for various impact and safety tests.

Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and a valid driver’s license are required. Desirable candidates have an associate degree in automotive tech or related field, plus experience with safety testing equipment like HYGE/Servo sleds and data acquisition systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge are required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to pass PMHV licensing.
• Ability to use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Support testing in front/rear impact, interior head impact, head-form impact, and related systems.
• Fixture fabrication, mechanical preparation and instrumentation, test execution, data collection, and post-test removal of equipment.
• Test lab instrumentation including application, installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers and other electrical equipment.
• Must pass PMHV licensing and maintain professional behavior on site.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Hand tools proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate in Automotive Technology

Tools

HYGE sled

Servo sled

Tinius/Instron

Airbags and safety restraint systems

Data acquisition equipment

Job description

Amentum is seeking Safety Lab Test Technicians to support testing in Dearborn, MI. The role involves hands-on fixture fabrication, instrumentation, data collection, and post-test cleanup for various impact and safety tests.

Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and a valid driver’s license are required. Desirable candidates have an associate degree in automotive tech or related field, plus experience with safety testing equipment like HYGE/Servo sleds and data acquisition systems.