Test Technician

Discover Your Potential. Pursue Your Passion. Do you want to be part of Link Group?

At LINK, we value our diverse and talented group of employees and are committed to offering a positive work environment that will challenge you to be your best. We are looking for hardworking individuals that share our core values:
Commitment, Accountability, Can-Do Attitude, Courage and Humility.

As a LINK employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays and vacation time-off. Our retirement plan includes a 401(k) with a company match.

Link is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.

Location: Detroit, MI

Job : 2796

# of Openings: 1

Test Technician, I – Detroit, Michigan

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment. We specialize in developing customized solutions for Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail and Civil Engineering industries. Our headquarters are in Plymouth, Michigan, with testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities worldwide.

Founded in 1935, LINK is a family-owned business that treats customers and employees like family. We provide constant opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Many of our team members have been with LINK for one generation or more, bringing decades of hands‑on experience and innovative thinking to OEMs and suppliers worldwide.

We are looking for a talented Test Technician, I. You will be responsible for operating a dynamometer and running tests to gather data on multiple applications to ensure data meets design specifications established by customers.

• Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
• Ensure fixtures for the parts, measurements, and pictures are appropriate and validated to ensure function and fit exist.
• Monitor machine‑controlled test equipment to ensure the test is performing as expected.
• Ensure test results are complete and accurate.
• Inspect or test parts to determine the nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
• Document and report all defects or malfunctions so appropriate decisions can be made by customers and engineers.
• Document test results using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools as required.
• Prepare test parts including mapping of rotors and brake pads.
• Assist other departments as needed for setups and teardowns of various test equipment.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
• Adhere to and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization:
  Can‑Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.

• Associate of Science in Engineering Technology or a related field preferred.
• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in an automotive engineering laboratory or equivalent related work experience.
• Completed coursework in digital electronics, circuit functions, and basic electronics preferred.

• Proven knowledge of the practical application of Engineering Science and Technology – including applying principles, techniques, and procedures to equipment for production.
• Analytical, observant, and communicative to handle the precise nature of the work.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Ability to use a computer.

• Hands‑on work in a testing environment; lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand‑eye coordination, manual dexterity, or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to speak verbally, and read in English.
• Ability to see with corrective lenses.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to walk.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Normal hazards related to working in an office, manufacturing, and testing environment.
• Normal hazards related to road and air travel.