Test Technician, Axle and Transmission Development Laboratory - Military Veterans
at Amentum
We are the world's top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world's major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.
Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.
Duties and responsibilities may include the installation of transmissions, transmission components, axles or exhaust components onto various test rigs. Operation of durability and performance test stands. Monitoring of ongoing tests. Troubleshooting setup and operational issues related to transmission or axle testing.
Work with requesters to meet all testing requirements using written and verbal methods of communication.
- High School Diploma
- Knowledge of and/or experience with engine, transmission, axle and exhaust components and their functions.
- Computer experience (MS suite; word, excel, power point, etc)
- Basic hand tool usage
Desired:
- Associate in Automotive Technology or related field of study
- Engine or transmission related testing
- Basic understanding of instrumentation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
• Climbing: 25%
• Crawling: 25%
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, hearing protection on sites,
• Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%) Job requires manual labor
• High noise level: NA
• Other: NA
Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)
• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside 100%
• Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
• Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA
• Travel/transportation requirements: NA
• Other: NA
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)
• Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 25%
• Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMHV, 25%
• Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven tools, basic hand tools, 50%
• Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)
• Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday-Friday
• Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift but shift assignment is subject to change so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Training will be on day shift.
• Necessity for regular attendance: Critical
• Urgency for punctuality: Critical
• Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.
Other Essential Functions (List other essential functions here.)
Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.
Livonia, MI
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.