Safety Lab Test Tech: Impact & Instrumentation

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Safety Lab Test Technician in Dearborn, MI to support impact and safety testing in a hands-on lab environment. You will assist with fixture fabrication, instrumentation setup, test execution, data collection, and post-test activities while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and the ability to work on dayshift with occasional flexibility are required. Must pass PMHV licensing and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge required.
• Valid drivers license required to pass PMHV licensing.
• Ability to use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Support testing in areas such as front/rear impact, interior head impact, head-form impact, Servo and HYGE sled operation, Airbag, Seatbelts, etc.
• Fixture fabrication, mechanical preparation and instrumentation, test execution, data collection and post test removal of test equipment and components.
• Test lab instrumentation installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers and other equipment.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Valid driver7s license

Hand tools operation

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate in Automotive Technology

Tools

HYGE sled operation

Servo sled operation

Tinius/Instron equipment

Airbags & safety restraint systems

CMM equipment

Load Cells

Accelerometers

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Safety Lab Test Technician in Dearborn, MI to support impact and safety testing in a hands-on lab environment. You will assist with fixture fabrication, instrumentation setup, test execution, data collection, and post-test activities while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge and the ability to work on dayshift with occasional flexibility are required. Must pass PMHV licensing and pre-employment checks.