Instrumentation Calibration Technician - Midnight Shift

Amentum is the world’s leading supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers, including major vehicle providers, OEMs, and international motorsports clients. Our expertise covers a wide variety of automotive test facilities such as climatic and driveability wind tunnels, aerodynamic/acoustic/thermodynamic wind tunnels, emissions test rooms, soak rooms, altitude chambers, engine and powertrain test cells, and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We design, build, operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.

About the role

This position is for a Technician working in a vehicle emissions testing facility in Allen Park. The role involves supporting and conducting Engine, Powertrain, and Durability Tests using various testing methods and data acquisition software. This is a midnight shift position (11:30 PM – 7:00 AM), with shift differential pay. Shift hours may change based on project demands.

Responsibilities

• Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of emission-related components.
• Building electrical cables, repairing electrical connectors, and modifying electrical breakout boxes.
• Calibrating and maintaining emission testing instrumentation, such as smoke meters and opacity meters.
• Supporting development and durability special testing and troubleshooting in an engine dynamometer facility.
• Interfacing with Technologists, Product Engineers, and Supervisors on updates/new test procedures, equipment, and methods.
• Verifying calibration and maintenance of test equipment and systems.
• Hooking up instrumentation, diagnosing/troubleshooting problems, conducting tests, changing out components, and removing instrumentation as needed.
• Working with testing equipment including Emission benches, fuel flow meters, smoke meters, pressure transducers, torque meters, accelerometers, and thermocouples.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience or vocational training.
• Desired: Associate Degree or equivalent in automotive technology or an electronics-related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engines/powertrain dynamometer testing or similar techniques.
• Basic background in engine electronics troubleshooting.
• Experience with Horiba analyzers and exhaust sample flow.
• Knowledge of Horiba gas analyzer calibration, and ability to read schematics/wiring diagrams and flow charts.
• Understanding of how DMMs, O-Scopes, and other electronic testing devices are used.
• Familiarity with instrumentation used in automotive test environments (e.g., pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers).
• Good interpersonal, computer, oral, and written communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs (25% of the time).
  • Special clothing/equipment: Safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes.
  • Unusual physical requirements: Manual handling of Powered Material Handling Vehicles (PMHV) (25% of the time).
  • Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%).
  • High noise level environment (audiograms required for TWA over 85 dB).
• Work Environment:
  • 100% inside work, with exposure to cold temperatures (20°F or warmer).
  • Moving dynamometer rolls.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must pass PMHV licensing and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must pass a PMHV Physical, pre-employment drug screen, and background check.
  • Must demonstrate professional behavior and maintain clear, concise, and accurate communication in English (verbal and written).
  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and not impose safety risks.
  • Dependable personal transportation to the work site is required.
  • Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating professionally.

Schedule

• Midnight shift: Monday through Friday, 11:30 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Shift assignment may change; flexibility in work hours is required, including potential weekend testing coverage.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are critical.

Benefits

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.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.