Seat Lab Test Technician

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a Seat Lab Test Technician to work in Dearborn, MI, leveraging automotive knowledge and enthusiasm to learn testing from a leader in the industry. The role offers full benefits and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Responsibilities include conducting seat tests, setting up tests, updating databases, and maintaining lab documentation while working with lab instrumentation. A strong team mindset and safety adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is expected.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and team orientation.
• Two-year degree in Automotive Technology or related field preferred.
• 1+ years’ related testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard seat testing on multiple test stands and shaker tables.
• Prepare test setups and part changes between tests.
• Work in multiple labs within the building.
• Retrieve test parts to support build up and test conduct.
• Update test status through the database and communicate to lab leads and engineers.
• Maintain lab documentation, note logs, and inventory.
• Operate test lab instrumentation including transducers, accelerometers, load cells and potentiometers.
• Follow SOPs and EH&S requirements.
• Assist with new procedural information as new programs are introduced.
• Maintain lab supplies and store/test parts after testing.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Self-starter

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year Automotive Technology degree

Tools

Transducers

Accelerometers

Load cells

Potentiometers

Job description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

We are hiring Seat Lab Test Technician to work in Dearborn, MI.

This is a position for thosewith some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Description:

• Conduct standard seat testing on multiple test stands and shaker tables
• Conduct test set‑ups and part changes between testing
• Work in multiple labs within a building
• Retrieve test parts to support build up and test conduct
• Update test status through database and communicate to lab leads and engineers
• Maintain all work area documentation including note logs, check sheets, sample inventory and fixtures
• Will be working with test lab instrumentation including application and installation of transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers and other various types of electrical equipment.
• Follow all SOP's associated with tasks as well as EH&S
• Responsible for new procedural information sent out as new programs are brought into the Lab
• Maintain specific Lab supplies
• Store test parts and supporting hardware/fixtures prior to test
• Ship, store and/or dispose of tested parts and fixtures post-test per test instructions

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with a focus in Excel
• Self-starter, highly motivated, strong team player with a positive attitude

Desired:

• Two-year degree in Automotive Technology or similar preferred
• 1+ years’ experience in a related testing field preferred.
• Ability to conduct test sample prep and installation/removal
• Ability to design, fabricate, track, locate and mount customized test fixtures as needed
• Ability to run standard tests and support test engineers for one-off testing in a lab environment
• Basic understanding of hand tools
• Basic understanding of seats and seat functions.
• Machine shop / fabrication experience (drill press, mill, lathe, welding)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. lifted vertically from knee to waist level, 50%
• Climbing: 25%
• Crawling: 20%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, safety glasses, hearing protection on sites 100%.
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (50%), Stooping (45%), frequently walking up and down stairs (1 hour). Job requires manual labor.
• High noise level: NA
• Other: NA
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Description of Work Environment

• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%, outside 15%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 15% in test chambers
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Rotating equipment, trip hazards, 75%
• Travel/transportation requirements: NA
• Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computer, copier, analyzers, 100%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: Walk behind PMHV, 25%
• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Basic hand tools, hammer, screw driver, wrenches, ratchets, sockets, torque wrenches, tensile testers, air driven sockets 75%
• Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance

Overtime, regular days, off days: 8 hours per day regular time with occasional overtime. May need to flex time to cover weekday testing, 100%

• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day, but must be able to rotation to any shift when needed (with advanced notice)
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical for employee to be there on time on a regular basis, 100%
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical for employee to be there on time on a regular basis, 100%
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary.

Other Essential Functions

Must complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, PMHV physical, and background check.

Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Compensation Details

N/A

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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