Full Time Automotive Laboratory Technicians (476)

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.**