Emissions Test Technician - Day Shift

Amentum is 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.

The Emissions Lab Test Technician is an integral part of the vehicle development process. You will use cutting‑edge technology to help create the vehicles of tomorrow.

This position is located in Allen Park, MI.

• High School Diploma/High School Equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Automotive Technology or two (2) years college courses in automotive engineering or related disciplines and/or two (2) years relevant experience desired. Prior emission vehicle chassis roll experience preferred.
• Must possess the ability to drive a manual transmission. Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work day shift: 7 AM‑3:30 PM.
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Involved in the performance of testing of full vehicles on chassis rolls, and evaporative emission testing. Includes vehicle installation on chassis roll, instrumentation installation and checkout, test systems instrumentation calibration, site computer operation, emission test site operation and driving of manual and automatic transmission to precisely follow a video road speed trace of various emission test cycles as well as data validation and analysis.

In this position, you are a full‑time employee of Amentum. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting:
  Up to 50 lbs, 25%
• Climbing: NA
• Crawling: NA
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing):
  Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes.
• Unusual physical requirements:
  Manual handling of PMHV 75%, sitting 75%, standing 50%, bending 25%, stooping 25%. Job requires manual labor.
• High noise level:
  Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)
• Other: NA

Work Environment:

• Location:
  
  Inside, 100%
• Extreme temperatures:
  Cold temperatures (20°F or warmer)
• Hazardous conditions:
  Moving dynamometer rolls
• Travel/transportation: NA
• Other:
  Must pass PMHV licensing. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks:

• Office equipment:
  Computers, 25%
• Vehicles: PMHV, manual transmission, 25%
• Tools:
  Air‑driven sockets, basic hand tools, 25%
• Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance:

• Overtime, regular days, off days:
  Monday through Friday, 100%
• Shift: Day shift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Shift assignment is subject to change; candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Overtime weekend work is possible and may become mandatory depending on testing needs.
• Necessity for regular attendance:
  Critical
• Urgency for punctuality:
  Critical
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other

Essential Functions:

• Must pass PMHV Physical. Must complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co‑workers.
• Must have clear, concise and accurate communication 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.

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,…