Engineering Technician

**Job Title: Engineering Technician

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**Location: Troy, MI

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**Duration: 12 Months Contract

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**Pay Rate: $26/hour on W2 + Commission

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**Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

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**Job Description:

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• This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience in the trucking, automotive, or mechanical industry, or for someone who is mechanically inclined and interested in working with heavy-duty vehicles.

• The Test Technician will be responsible for installing and removing components from trucks and trailers, assisting with vehicle testing and evaluations, and working with engineering teams to complete assigned tasks.

• Experience with air brake systems is highly preferred.

• The position involves working both indoors and outdoors, moving trucks and trailers as needed, and operating vehicles on and off the hoist.

• A Class A CDL is required or must be obtained before transitioning into a Full-Time role, and candidates must be willing to obtain their CDL.

• A typical day begins with arriving for work and participating in team meetings, followed by receiving assigned tasks.

• The technician will work closely with engineering to understand the testing plan and expectations, perform the required work on vehicles, and ensure all assigned tasks are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

**Required Skills:

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• Technical degree or equivalent work experience.

• Familiarity with mechanical systems and/or automotive background.

• Proficient with personal computers, Microsoft Excel/Word.

• Mechanical ability.

• Blueprint reading.

• Understanding of measurement techniques (torque wrenches, dial indicators).

• Able to communicate effectively with customers

• Willingness to work overtime / weekends as needed.

• Possibility of 20% Travel, able to travel both domestic and international.

• Maintain attendance within corporate guidelines.

• Willingness to learn new skills

• To possess or willing to obtain a CDL.

• To possess or willing to obtain necessary hand tools to perform the at hand tasks (Standard and Metric sockets and wrenches up to 1”/24MM, rachets, pliers, prybars, allen wrenches, screw drivers, ECT).

**Physical Requirements

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• Ability to lift 40 lbs and push/pull 150 lbs.

• Stand for long periods of time.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Testing
• Automotive Repair
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Automotive Repair & Service Systems