Body & Chassis Test Technician

Position Summary

We are hiring Test Technicians to work at the Body and Chassis Dyno lab in Dearborn, MI. The position is for the afternoon shift (3pm - 11:30pm). Training will take place during the day shift for the first 6‑8 weeks of employment.

Most of the testing involves durability simulation of subsystems and components.

• Complete test‑related duties as assigned during daily scheduling meetings.
• Execute work independently with quality and efficiency.
• Receive parts and prepare for first run and subsequent runs according to test matrices.
• Conduct test stand sample preparation, fixturing, installation/removal, photographic documentation, test execution, data collection, and review.
• Run standard tests and support test engineers for unique one‑off testing in a lab environment.
• Operate multiple test facilities simultaneously.
• Meet all workplace health and safety requirements and practices, provide feedback, and identify opportunities to improve workplace conditions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained and proper data quality is achieved.
• Self‑starter, highly motivated, strong team player with a positive attitude.
• Opportunities for cross‑training and reassignment to other Building 4 Department sites or operations are possible.

• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient electrical and mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral, and written skills.
• Associate’s in Automotive Technology or a combination of 2 years’ experience and college education (desired).
• Previous experience in a testing environment, including hydraulic or pneumatic controller experience, automotive systems/sub‑system familiarization, and MTS controller familiarity.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in vehicle system and subsystem related testing preferred.
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in vehicle lab testing preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and PC‑based systems.
• Knowledge of overall vehicle systems (chassis, body, seat, suspension preferred; engine and transmission a plus).
• Fabrication experience: general machine shop (drill press, band saw, grinders, welding, mill, etc.).
• Print reading and test fixture layout/build experience.

• Lifting: up to 50 lbs, 35% of time.
• Climbing stairs: 15% of time.
• Safety glasses, slip‑resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeves: 100% of time.
• Sitting: 50% of time, standing: 50%, bending: 25%, stooping: 25%.
• High noise level (vibration tables, test cell noise): 30% of time.
• Work in inside environment, 100% of time.
• Hot and cold test chamber work: 30% of time.
• Hazardous conditions: rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards, 100% of time.

Hourly rate $20 – $30.

• 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

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including related medical conditions), age, ancestry, U.S. 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 so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.