Talascend is currently seeking an Automotive Test Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Dearborn, Michigan.
Overview
The Automotive Laboratory Technician II supports engineering testing related to research, development, or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components, or materials. This role involves collecting data independently using specialized equipment and systems, diagnosing units on test, and ensuring operational efficiency and data quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution of test procedures, collecting high-quality data using specialized equipment such as dynamometers, analyzers, flow meters, force actuators, environmental chambers, and material property measurement equipment.
- Support diagnosis and issue resolution for test units, equipment control software, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or facilities.
- Assist with installation of test units, mounting fixtures, instrumentation, fluid, and electrical connections.
- Perform regular maintenance, replace parts, and request shop supplies.
- Maintain accurate records of test units, tests, maintenance, and part changes.
- Work directly with engineers to operate under experimental conditions.
- Support calibration and maintenance of test equipment for ISO compliance.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an automotive environment.
- Minimum of 1 year mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, or fabrication experience in a testing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical school certification.
- 4 years experience testing vehicles, powertrains, engines, fuel systems, emissions, chassis components, or material properties.
- Experience operating or calibrating emissions analyzers, flow meters, or tensile test machines.
- Experience with in-cylinder pressure measurement and combustion analyzers.
- Experience with Siemens LMS TestLab or MTS Flextest.
- Experience with fabrication of metals or composite materials.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Good MS Office skills, especially with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the flexibility to learn new skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of test procedures, equipment, and data acquisition systems for vehicle and component testing.
- Ability to diagnose issues with test setups and interpret collected data to support engineers.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.
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Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
