Engineering Maintenance Technician / Emissions Lab Technician

Job Title: Engineering Maintenance Technician / Emissions Lab Technician

Location: Milford, MI (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Potential Extension)

Shift: Multiple Shifts Available

Available Shifts:

• 2nd Shift: Wed–Sat | 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM
• 3rd Shift: Sun–Wed | 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Engineering Maintenance / Emissions Lab Technician to support emissions testing operations within a state-of-the-art automotive test facility. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and verifying equipment used in vehicle emissions and EV testing environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory/test cell environment supporting advanced automotive technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair test cell systems and facility equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and emissions measurement equipment
• Support fuel systems, drive systems, pumps, heaters, heat exchangers, and dynamometers
• Perform wiring, harness, and transducer installation/calibration
• Verify operation of emissions testing equipment and related systems
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings/schematics
• Work collaboratively with team leads and technicians across shifts
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established procedures and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on electrical and/or mechanical experience
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and procedures
• Comfortable working with high-voltage systems including 480VAC and 1000VDC
• Experience with calibration, instrumentation, maintenance, or industrial equipment
• Ability to work independently and in team environments

Nice to Have:

• Experience in emissions testing or automotive test labs
• Calibration and metrology experience
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Exposure to EV technologies and advanced automotive systems

Work Environment:

• Clean, climate-controlled indoor lab/test facility
• Hands-on technical environment supporting advanced automotive and EV technologies
• Opportunity to work with next-generation vehicle platforms and emissions systems

Interview Process:

• 1 Round Video Interview (Teams)
• Interview with Hiring Manager and Team Leads

Additional Information:

• Long-term opportunity with possible extension
• Limited overtime
• Physical Equipment Operator Exam required
• Candidates must be able to work onsite in Milford, MI

Please include shift preference at the top of the resume.

G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at OpTech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!