• Prototype Metals Technician

    Actalent (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Job Title: Prototype Metals Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a passionate and highly motivated Technician to join the Performance Analysis and Evaluation Materials group. The primary responsibility of this role as a Materials Lab Technician is to support the development of material performances. The successful candidate will work closely with the Performance Analysis and Battery Cell group's department objectives to safely and accurately collect and report data, aiding in vehicle development for North American customers.

    Responsibilities

    + Support the Materials Evaluation Group with test setup, fixture fabrication, and standard evaluations.

    + Build fixtures for part-level evaluations and prepare parts and materials for various testing scenarios.

    + Instrument components using tools such as accelerometers and other sensors.

    + Perform 3D laser scanning for dimensional analysis and validation.

    + Operate tensile test frames for a range of material property evaluations.

    + Assist with engine dynamometer evaluations and related test activities.

    + Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized lab environment through 5S practices.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in laboratory evaluations, ideally in tensile testing and using accelerometers.

    + Minimum of 1 year of experience setting up and configuring test fixtures.

    + Basic fabrication skills, including cutting and welding metal frame fixtures.

    + laboratory evaluation of metals, fabrics, or plastics.

    + Willingness to learn, adhere to, and implement lab safety procedures.

    + level knowledge using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data analysis, graph making, and reporting.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Prototyping

    + Mechanical skills

    + Quality assurance

    + Performance analysis on battery cells

    Work Environment

    The role involves working in a laboratory setting where various testing and evaluation activities are conducted. The environment requires adherence to 5S practices to ensure cleanliness and organization. Basic safety procedures must be followed at all times. The position also involves the use of technologies such as accelerometers, 3D laser scanning equipment, and tensile test frames.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $44.00/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 Ann Arbor,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

    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.