• Engine Development Validation Technician

    Actalent (Pontiac, MI)


    Job Title: Engine Development Validation TechnicianJob Description

     

    Join our team as an Engine Development Validation Technician, where you will work alongside engineers in a state-of-the-art propulsion lab. Your role will involve calibration development, conducting mechanical experiments, and performing tests to enhance engine performance.

    Responsibilities

    + Collaborate with engineers to perform mechanical swapping of engine components for optimal performance testing.

    + Utilize AVL/PUMA and emissions equipment in a laboratory setting.

    + Engage in engine tuning and calibration using software such as HP Tuners or standalone systems.

    + Operate manual testing on a dynamometer.

    + Work with a Test Engineer to adjust fuel tables, air-intake, spark, and exhaust for optimal performance.

    + Handle component-level work including oil pumps, head or cam changes, fuel injectors, and spark plugs.

    + Assemble, modify, and fabricate components on engines for testing.

    + Perform TIG welding on parts and components.

    Essential Skills

    + 3-5 years of experience with engine dynamometers.

    + Hands-on experience with engine rebuild, teardown, assembly, repair, prototype, and troubleshooting.

    + Proficiency in engine tuning using HP Tuners or similar software.

    + Experience with AVL/PUMA and emissions equipment.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Associate's degree in a relevant field.

    + Lab experience with a focus on testing and development.

    + Calibration experience from personal projects or race team involvement.

    Work Environment

    The role operates on the 2nd shift from 2-3 pm to 10:30-11:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The work environment includes a clean test lab and garage, part of a large engineering headquarters. The facility offers a full-service cafeteria and is air-conditioned. Employees are required to bring their own basic tools, though a toolbox and specialty tools are provided.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Pontiac,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.