Engine Lab Test Technician - Afternoons
Brief Outline Of Specific Roles And Responsibilities
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 engine and instrumentation.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma
- Good interpersonal, computer, oral and written skills.
- Knowledge of engines and powertrain.
- Desired: Working towards an Associates’ 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.
Essential Functions Of The Position
- Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
- Lifting: Able to lift 50 lbs, engine parts such as intakes, exhaust parts, heads, drive shafts, and other related engine parts and accessories, 35%
- Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, 100%
- Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%)
- Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards, 100%
- Criticality of Attendance
- Overtime, regular days, off days: 8 hours per day Monday-Friday.
- May need to flex time to cover other shifts as needed, 100%
- Necessity for regular attendance: Critical
- Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary.
- Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.
Description Of Work Environment
- Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: Hot temperatures generated by engines. Cold start tests, the engine can be soaked to -20F, 50%
- Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Rotating equipment, engines, hot exhaust, trip hazards, 100%
Compensation Details
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Benefits Overview
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Retirement benefits
- Education reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Original Posting
Original Posting: 05/18/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum Anticipates This Job Requisition Will Remain Open For At Least Three Days, With A Closing Date No Earlier Than Three Days After The Original Posting.
This Timeline May Change Based On Business Needs.
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 pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States 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.