Engine Lab Test Technician

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. We are hiring Engine Test Technicians to work at the Engine Dyno laboratory in Dearborn, MI. This position is for individuals with knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. It requires passion for automotive and enthusiasm to learn from a leader in the industry.

The shift is afternoon: 3PM – 11:30PM.

• Conduct a wide variety of non‑procedural gasoline and diesel engine dynamometer testing.
• Support development, durability and performance testing in an engine dynamometer facility.
• Collect, review and validate data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations to engineering.
• Fabricate basic fixtures.
• Interface with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates, new test procedures, equipment and methods.
• Verify the calibration and maintenance of test equipment and test systems.
• Install engines on dynamometer, hook up instrumentation, diagnose/troubleshoot problems, conduct tests, change engine parts if necessary, and remove engines and instrumentation.

• High School Diploma.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
• Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
• Working towards an associate’s degree in automotive technology or related field, or equivalent testing experience in gasoline and diesel engine testing.
• Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing or other similar testing techniques preferred.

• Lifting:
  Able to lift 50lbs engine parts such as intakes, exhaust parts, heads, drive shafts and other related engine parts and accessories.
• Special clothing/equipment:
  Safety glasses, slip‑resistant hardened‑toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts.
• Manual labor:
  Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%).
• Noise level:
  High noise level while the engine is running in the test cell.

• 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.