Engine Test Technician

About the role

Engine Development Technician Test Technician role supporting the development and testing of prototype engines. This hands-on role combines engine building, mechanical modification, dynamometer (dyno) testing, and engine calibration in a laboratory environment. This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI. Work environment includes engine development laboratory and dyno test cells, combining hands-on mechanical work with computer-based data analysis, frequent engine tear-downs, rebuilds, testing, and performance optimization activities.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify prototype engines for testing.
• Perform engine component changes including cylinder heads, camshafts, oil pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, and related systems.
• Operate engine dynamometers (dynos) and execute manual engine testing procedures.
• Support engine tuning and calibration activities, including adjusting fuel, spark, airflow, and exhaust parameters.
• Utilize AVL, PUMA, and emissions testing equipment to collect and analyze engine performance data.
• Install instrumentation and sensors on engines and dyno systems.
• Fabricate and modify test components, fixtures, and engine hardware.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and optimize engine performance.
• Record and document test data using Excel and other data acquisition systems.

Skills

Engine building and mechanical modification; dynamometer operation and manual testing procedures; engine tuning and calibration (fuel, spark, airflow, exhaust); experience with AVL, PUMA, and emissions testing equipment; installation of instrumentation and sensors; fabrication and modification of test components, fixtures, and engine hardware; troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization; data recording and documentation using Excel and data acquisition systems.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)