Performance Driven Workforce (PDW) is now hiring Full-time Automotive Laboratory Technicians for an automotive Tier 1 supplier. The Full-time Automotive Laboratory Technicians will support engineering testing for research, development, or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components, or materials. The Full-time Automotive Laboratory Technicians will be responsible for collecting data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. The Full-time Automotive Laboratory Technicians will also support diagnosis of the unit on test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality. This Full-time Automotive Laboratory Technicians position based out of Dearborn, MI, and offers an AM day shift!
Shift Schedule:
- AM day shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Friday, overtime when needed)
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.
Requirements: - High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of any of the following: mechanical, instrumentation, electrical or fabrication experience
- 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
Preferred Requirements: - Associate's 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
- 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, engines, 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
Retirees and veterans are welcome. Benefits: - Overtime when available
- No certification required
- Veteran friendly employer
- We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after your 60 days with Performance Driven Workforce
- Opportunity to work with the latest automotive technology
Performance Driven Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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