What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engine Dynamometer Testing Technician position at Actalent?
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 the dyno
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in PONTIAC,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $24 - $35