Dyno Technician
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Mustang Cat
- Houston, 12800 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, United States of America
Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Building Texas… Powering the World. Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!
Mustang Cat is hiring a skilled Dyno Technician to support engine testing operations within our Power Systems – Large Bore Shop. This role is responsible for operating dynamometer systems and performing testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of industrial natural gas and diesel engines up to 2000 horsepower.
If you have strong mechanical and electrical experience and enjoy hands‑on work with high‑performance engines, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with a trusted industry leader.
We’re more than just machines—we’re the people behind the performance. Mustang Cat offers:
- Great Work-Life Balance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Job Stability
- 401(k) Employer Matching
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
As a Dyno Technician, you’ll operate engine testing equipment and support all phases of engine testing and evaluation.
Responsibilities- Operate dynamometer systems to test industrial natural gas and diesel engines up to 2000 hp
- Monitor and interpret engine performance data including pressure, temperature, and torque
- Utilize engine and dyno data acquisition systems to record and analyze test results
- Perform engine preparation before testing and post‑test teardown and inspection
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical engine systems
- Maintain and support test cell equipment and related systems
- Follow technical procedures, schematics, and mechanical/electrical diagrams
- Ensure all testing is completed safely and in accordance with company standards
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years of experience with industrial natural gas or diesel engine operation, repair, or testing
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment
- Experience operating dynamometer or engine testing equipment
- Background in large bore engines or power generation systems
- Familiarity with engine diagnostics and data acquisition systems
Start your next chapter with Mustang Cat as a Dyno Technician — and play a key role in testing and supporting the engines that power critical industries across Texas.
Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mustang Cat
- Houston, 12800 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, United States of America
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