Dynamometer Technician - Global Technology Associates
Dearborn, MI 48124
About the Job
Dynamometer Technician
Location: Dearborn, MI
Additional Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), company-paid holidays and more!
Type of hire: Contract with the opportunity to convert to full-time.Schedule: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Position Summary:
The Engine Dyno Tech will support engineering research, development, or certification testing of vehicles, sub-systems, components, or materials. This role collects data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. This role will also support the diagnosis of the unit on the test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality.
Position 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, 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.
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year experience in an automotive testing environment.
- 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 internal combustion engines, fuel systems, components, or material properties.
- Ability to learn and follow detailed test procedures while recording data.
- Associates Degree or Technical School certification.
- 2+ years' experience testing powertrains, engines, fuel systems, emissions, chassis components, or material properties.
- Experience operating or calibrating emissions analyzers, flow meters, or tensile test machines.
- 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 engines, fuel systems, components, or material test environments.
- Knowledge of emissions equipment including: Horiba or AVL gas analyzers, Smoke Meters, or Opacity meters.
- Ability to diagnose issues with engines, powertrains, or experimental test setup.
GTA Questions :
- Please share a few highlights why you are an ideal fit for this opening. (Brief example)
- Please rate yourself on the following skills on a scale of 1-10. (10 being proficient) please briefly explain:
- Dynamometer engine and powertrain testing experience
- Horiba or AVL gas analyzers, Smoke Meters, or Opacity meters.
- Diagnose issues with engines, powertrains, or experimental test setup.
- Operating or calibrating emissions analyzers, flow meters, or tensile test machines.
- Testing powertrains, engines, fuel systems, emissions, chassis components, or material properties.
- Do you have your own tools and a rolling toolbox?
- Please list the education you've completed. What was the degree and what was the month and year you received it? (Ex: Bachelors from ABC University 01/89 & High School Diploma from ABC High School 1/85)
- Are you currently working? If not, when was your last day of employment?
- Based on the job description, what is your desired compensation for this role? Please do not put negotiable.
- When would you be available to interview and start this position, if selected?
- Do you require a visa sponsorship? If you currently have sponsorship, other than a TN visa, please state the type of sponsorship and when it will expire. Please give month and year. If you are able to receive extensions to the sponsorship, please note how many additional years
- For submittal purposes, please provide the day and month in which you were born (We do not need the year).
Please note that if you are a current GTA employee or have been placed by GTA at one of our clients, we will not be able to entertain moving you. However, we are hopeful that you may know someone else who is qualified and as such you would still be eligible for our generous referral bonus program detailed below.
REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM:
If you are able to refer a person we do hire, we can offer up to $250 for contractors after they are on the job for 90 days and up to $500 for direct hires after they are on the job between 90 days to 180 days, depending on customer payment terms.
Source : Global Technology Associates