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Automotive Test Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Novi, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Kelly® Engineering is seeking an Automotive Test Technician for a contract opportunity in Novi, MI, focused on lifecycle testing of steering components.

Pay Rate: $28–$30 per hour

Overview

The organization supports automotive steering applications, including steering power packs, rack-and-pinion assemblies, and related steering components.

The technician will perform lifecycle testing of these components and support system integration, qualification, and bench verification testing. The role works with test procedures, test scripts, automated testing, and engineering teams to document and communicate results.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct lifecycle testing of steering power packs, rack-and-pinion assemblies, and related steering components, along with system-level integration, qualification, and bench verification testing.
  • Run test scripts and automated tests, including testing and debugging on the dSPACE HIL bench; create PTC test sessions for release objectives and record results.
  • Review customer DVMs and testing requirements, assess test-case feasibility, and support test setup activities, including schematic review and prototype-lab board modifications.
  • Support test engineers with testing, debugging, and test-case generation; collect test data and support defect root-cause investigation.
  • Prepare and distribute test result reports to the engineering team, and document defects identified during testing.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test procedures, test setups, and test automation; attend tool training as it becomes available.

Qualifications

  • Two or more years of experience in embedded software verification or similar testing experience.
  • Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
  • Experience debugging CAN, XCP, SPI, and SENT; familiarity with Vector CANoe and CANalyzer to emulate a vehicle CAN interface.
  • Knowledge of oscilloscopes, multimeters, GPIB, and PTC tools or test sessions.
  • Ability to read and understand microprocessor and other integrated-circuit datasheets, and to analyze customer DVMs and testing requirements.
  • Experience with black-box, white-box, regression, or build-acceptance testing preferred.

What Happens Next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Salary : $28 - $29

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