Automotive Laboratory Technician I or II

KYYBA, Inc

Dearborn, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Industry, Business Services, CHN analysis, Calibration, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Quality, Driver's License, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Flow Meter, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Legal, Materials Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Powertrain, Precision Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Testing, Record Keeping, Technical Recruiting, Technical Support, Test Equipment, Testing, Unit Test, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dearborn, MI
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title (Automotive Laboratory Technician I or II)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Summary:
The Automotive Laboratory Technician I will support engineering testing for research, development, or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components, or materials. This role is responsible for collecting data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. This role will also support diagnosis of the unit on test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support execution of test procedures, while collecting high quality data, using specialized equipment which may include dynamometers, cylinder combustion analyzers, exhaust
emissions analyzers, flow meters, force actuators and load cells, environmental chambers, or various material property measurement equipment.
• Support installation of test units onto test stands including mounting fixtures, instrumentation, and fluid or electrical connections.
• Perform regular maintenance, replace parts, and request shop supplies.
• Support diagnosis and issue resolution for the unit on test, equipment control software, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or facilities.
• Maintain accurate records of unit on test, tests run, maintenance, and part changes.
• Work directly with Engineers to operate at experimental conditions.
• Support calibration and maintenance of test equipment for accuracy and ISO compliance.

Education and Experience (required):
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of any of the following: mechanical, instrumentation, electrical or fabrication experience.

Education and Experience (preferred):
• Associate degree or Technical School certification.
• 2 years experience testing vehicles, products, powertrains, engines, fuel systems, emissions, chassis components, or material properties.
• Experience operating or calibrating emissions analyzers, flow meters, or tensile test machines.
• Experience with Siemens LMS TestLab or MTS Flextest.
• Experience with fabrication of metals or composite materials.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (required):
• Good computer skills and flexibility to learn new skills.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good customer service and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, fuel systems, components, or material properties.
• Ability to learn and follow detailed test procedures while recording data.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (preferred):
• Good MS Office skills specifically with Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Good metal or composite fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of common testing equipment and software used in vehicles, engine, fuel systems, components, products or material test environments.
• Knowledge of testing equipment including Horiba or AVL gas analyzers, Smoke Meters, Opacity meters, Siemens LMS TestLab or MTS Flextest.
• Ability to diagnose issues with engines, powertrains, or experimental test setup.
• Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends.
 
Location: (Dearborn,MI)
 
Disclaimer:                              
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
 
SELECT AWARDS
  • An INC 5000 company for 10 years
  • Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots 
  • Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
  • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
  • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
  • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
  • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
 
 

About the Company

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KYYBA, Inc

Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.

Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.kyyba.com/