Breadboard Test Technician

Amentum is 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.

Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic acoustic and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate maintain and manage these facilities.

The Automotive Breadboard Test Technician is anENTRY LEVELposition giving those who want to work in the vehicle testing field the opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader. The position is located in Dearborn MI.

This position is full-time. Technicians are employees of Amentum. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package including health insurance dental vision generous PTO paid holidays 401K stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the Automotive Breadboard Technician

• Work with the installation and assembly of electrical instrumentation modules sensors power supplies load boxes inverters etc.
• Fabricate breadboards and build up to test ready
• Trouble shoot breadboard issues and provide customer support
• Use oscilloscopes/meters/logic analyzers to diagnose/troubleshoot electrical issues
• Checkout electrical systems and verify per specification/drawings
• Design test fixtures harnesses and test boxes to meet client specifications
• Develop new test fixtures/loads to simulate vehicle components
• Specify and select electrical components to support electrical designs
• Safety of yourself all personnel and the lab

MINIMUM EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Automotive Breadboard Technician

• High school diploma required.
• US Citizen
• Knowledgeable and proficient with hands on automotive work
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and subsystems and how the systems work/interact
• Electrical background strong and proficient understanding of electrical automotive systems schematics excellent soldering skills
• Knowledge of the vehicle CAN bus and various other communication tools
• Strong instrumentation background build custom cables connectors etc.
• Strong background in computers Microsoft office programs (CAD VIZO MATLAB Solid Works a plus)
• Good Fabrication and Machining abilities
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong safety mindset
• Work Ethic
  • Self-starter Proactive and Energetic Problem Solver
  • People person/Team Player
  • Good Attention to Detail
  • Organized with Good Housekeeping Skills
  • Adaptable Flexible and Versatile

Desired:

• Associates degree or equivalent in an electrical discipline
• Two (2) years or more of relevant experience in electrical work.

Compensation Details:

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:

Amentum 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.