• Calibration Technician

    Actalent (Dearborn, MI)


    Job Title: Calibration Technician

    Job Description

    Our organization is seeking a motivated Technician/Technologist to serve as a bridge between engineering vehicle coordination and technologist functions. This hands-on role includes instrumentation data collection and vehicle/fleet support for internal combustion and electrified powertrain test programs. The successful candidate will support in-vehicle test procedure execution, fleet and vehicle logistics, and post-processing of drive data with engineering guidance and CAN-bus/benchmarking data extraction. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically curious individual who wants to learn powertrain drive-ability metrics, grow data-processing skills, and work side-by-side with powertrain calibration engineers.

    Responsibilities

    + Support in-vehicle test procedure execution and fleet and vehicle logistics.

    + Post-process drive data with engineering guidance and CAN-bus/benchmarking data extraction.

    + Identify and resolve unexpected issues that arise such as data collection software or post-processing errors by systematically investigating the problem until a solution is found.

    + Learn about and skillfully install and uninstall a pre-defined set of sensors and measurement devices ensuring their correct placement and verifying their reliability/precision for accurate data capture.

    + Configure and operate data collection software to efficiently collect, process, and store large volumes of real-time vehicle data for subsequent analysis and calibration development.

    Essential Skills

    + 2 years of hands-on experience supporting vehicle testing, test instrumentation, data acquisition, and/or fleet coordination for automotive vehicles.

    + Proficiency in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

    + Proficiency in instrumentation and data acquisition.

    + Vehicle Engine work.

    Work Environment

    The work environment involves hands-on technical activities related to vehicle testing and data collection. The role requires working side-by-side with powertrain calibration engineers and involves a significant amount of data processing and problem-solving. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment that requires attention to detail and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, Michigan.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $18.90 - $32.00/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 Dearborn,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.