Breadboard Test Technician

Amentum is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. The Automotive Breadboard Test Technician is an entry‑level position located in Dearborn, MI, which offers the opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader.

• Work with the installation and assembly of electrical instrumentation, modules, sensors, power supplies, load boxes, inverters, etc.
• Fabricate breadboards and build them up to test‑ready condition.
• Troubleshoot breadboard issues and provide customer support.
• Use oscilloscopes, meters, and logic analyzers to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Check out electrical systems and verify per specification and drawings.
• Design test fixtures, harnesses, and test boxes to meet client specifications.
• Develop new test fixtures/loads to simulate vehicle components.
• Specify and select electrical components to support electrical designs.
• Ensure safety of yourself, all personnel, and the lab.

• High‑school diploma required.
• U.S. citizen.
• Knowledgeable and proficient with hands‑on automotive work.
• Strong understanding of automotive parts, subsystems, and their interactions.
• Electrical background with proficiency in automotive electrical systems, schematics, and excellent soldering skills.
• Knowledge of the vehicle CAN bus and other communication tools.
• Strong instrumentation background; ability to build custom cables and connectors.
• Strong background in computers; proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, VIZO, MATLAB, and Solid Works is a plus.
• Good fabrication and machining abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong safety mindset and commitment to workplace safety.
• Self‑starter with a proactive, energetic problem‑solving approach.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Housekeeping and lab cleanliness maintained.
• Adaptable, flexible, and versatile.
• Desired:
  Associate’s degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Desired:
  Two (2) or more years of relevant electrical work experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits such as pet insurance, disability and life insurance, and parental leave.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability.