• Engine Development Technician

    Actalent (Pontiac, MI)


    Description:

    Engine Development is calibration development, mechanical experiments, fabrication and manual test points to run getting the engine to 60% calibrated and then send it to Engine Validation to test and ultimate take it to a failure state.

     

    Mechanical swapping of engine components working hand in hand with engineers to test different combinations of engine for optimum performance

     

    Will work in laboratory setting using AVL/PUMA and emissions equipment

     

    Will work on engine tuning and calibration using software such as HP Tuners or standalone systems

     

    Will run and operate manual testing on a dyno

     

    Will work with a Test Engineer to manipulate fuel tables, air-intake, spark and exhaust to find optimum performance on test engines

     

    Will do work at the component level including components like oil pumps, head or cam changes, fuel injectors, spark plugs - almost anything.

     

    Assembly/Modification and/or Fabrication to existing Engines to prep for testing

     

    Fabricate components on engine and test stand/dynos for testing

     

    Instrumentations between the engine and they dyno

     

    TIG Weld parts and components

     

    Skills

     

    engine, dynomometer, Engine Tuning, AVL, Puma, Engine Calibration, engine tables, emissions test, prototype, hand tool, fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    engine,dynomometer,Engine Tuning,AVL,Puma,Engine Calibration,engine tables,emissions test

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.

    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 Jan 23, 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.