Engine Development Technician

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

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