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Entry-Level Powertrain Test Engineer; Motorsports/Automotive Grads
Job in
Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, 48326, USA
Listed on 2026-06-17
Listing for:
Manpower Group (USA)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Automotive Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Entry-Level Powertrain Test Engineer (Recent Motorsports / Automotive Grads Welcome)
Passionate about engines, performance, and hands‑on work? This is your chance to get on the test floor and work directly with cutting‑edge powertrain systems at a major OEM.
Role Overview- Title: Powertrain Test Engineer (Test Cell Support – Mechanical/Electrical)
- Location: Auburn Hills, MI (100% onsite)
- Schedule: 1st shift with flexible start (6:00–7:30 AM)
- Type: Indefinite contract with conversion-to-perm opportunity
- Pay: Up to $42/hour
- Support engine and powertrain test cells in a fast‑paced lab environment
- Troubleshoot test setups, instrumentation, and hardware issues
- Work hands‑on with engines, sensors, and data acquisition systems
- Collaborate closely with technicians and engineers on the test floor
- Help ensure accurate testing, calibration, and data collection
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Motorsports Engineering
- Automotive Engineering (or similar)
- Strong hands‑on/mechanical aptitude
- Problem‑solver mindset – someone who likes to fix, troubleshoot, and figure things out
- Engine experience (school projects, motorsports, personal builds, etc.)
- Test lab or dyno / test cell exposure
- Instrumentation experience:
- Pressure, flow, thermocouples
- Familiarity with:
- PLCs
- Data acquisition systems (DAQ)
- INCA (ECU calibration & data acquisition tool)
- Motorsports background or degree (Formula SAE, Baja, etc.)
- Experience with hands‑on design/build projects
- Recent graduate (0–2 years experience)
- Enjoys being on the floor – not just sitting behind a desk
- Thrives in hands‑on environments with real hardware
- Strong communicator who can work with cross‑functional teams
- Lab-based role supporting multiple engine test cells
- High visibility and collaboration with technicians & engineers
- Fast‑paced, highly interactive test environment
- Immediate interviews
- Targeting offers by May 29
- Looking for candidates who can start within 2–3 weeks. Priority given to candidates who are ready to start quickly
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