Body Chassis Component Test Engineer
Detroit, MI - USA
Job Summary
We are the worlds top supplier of automotive test facilities providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the worlds major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) but also clients from the international motor sports community.
We are hiring Engine Test Technicians to work at the Engine Dyno lab in Dearborn MI.
Job Details:
- Develop and implement test plans for validation of Body / Chassis components systems and full vehicles.
- Design review and update operational test procedures to ensure maximum facility and operational efficiencies.
- Plan design conduct and write reports for component development and testing.
- Develop and implement new test procedures to verify new designs and technology.
- Ensure that all facilities and test equipment are properly maintained to conduct high quality testing.
- Verify quality of test data by applying statistical methods.
- Work with Design and Release Engineers to develop test plans to maximize the utilization of prototype components and systems test fixtures and facilities.
- Ensure test procedures are correlated to real world customer usage.
- Develop and implement maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure all test equipment is functioning properly.
- Perform basic test automation functions such as test automation setup and execution.
- Lead in the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements.
MINIMUM EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Engineering from an accredited school
- Strong MS Office suite and computer skills including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development
- Excellent leadership communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
- Qualified candidates will work well under pressure demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations project documentation to be delivered to upper management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in ME/EE.
- 1 year experience in lab testing.
- Working knowledge of servo hydraulic systems supporting facilities equipment (fixed and mobile) control software fundamentals and data acquisition including RPC Pro Simulation Software and Multi-Axis Testing.
- Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrometric test equipment and controllers
- Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty Equipment Calibration Data Acquisition Control Systems Fundamentals SPC QOS FMEA G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.
- Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations project documentation to be delivered to upper management
- Experience managing testing at labs including forecasting maintaining schedules ensuring quality testing on schedule.
- Post test data processing for accurate test results.
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
- Lifting: Up to 50 lbs 25%
- Climbing: 25%
- Crawling: 25%
- Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses slip resistant hardened toe shoes gloves long pants short sleeve shirts 100%
- Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%) Standing (50%) Bending (25%) Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor.
- High noise level: Exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility 50%
- Other: NA
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Description of Work Environment
- Inside Outside Combination Where: Inside office environment test lab 100)%
- Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: 20%
- Hazardous conditions - What are they: Rotating equipment trip hazards 100%
- Travel/transportation requirements: NA
- Other: NA
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
- Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which: Computers fax machines copiers telephones 100%
- Vehicles forklifts etc. operated which: NA
- Tools used in trade - which ones: Occasional use of hand tools 25%
- Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance
- Overtime regular days off days: Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional need to arrive early or stay late dependent upon projects and interactions with parties globally. 100%
- Shift 1st 2nd 3rd: Day shift Occasional need to work Saturday and/or Sunday dependent up on facility workload
- Necessity for regular attendance: Critical 100%
- Urgency for punctuality: Critical 100%
- Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary.
Other Essential Functions:
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen health performance evaluation and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers management and co-workers. Must have clear concise and accurate communications skills in English both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.
Compensation Details:
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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA) or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
07/08/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.
Required Experience:
IC
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