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Automotive Research Technician

ManpowerGroup
Dearborn, MI Temporary
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Our client, a leader in automotive manufacturing is seeking a Research Tech.

Job Title: Research Tech

Location: Dearborn, MI

Pay Range: $24-32/hr

What’s the Job?

  • Develop and review service labor times (flat rate) for Ford dealers.
  • Perform Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) and Report A Problem (RAP) labor time studies for various vehicles & labor operations.
  • Work with technical authors and clients to develop procedures and labor time studies.
  • Working with Technical authors on workshop manual updates and status to complete time studies by OKTB delivery dates.
  • Peer review of co-workers developed time studies.

What’s Needed?

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of dealership bumper to bumper service technician experience required. 10 preferred
  • Must have a strong technical background in automotive repair.
  • Must have average to above computer skills and various software applications, MS office, Outlook email, Windows 11 and Office 365 environment, and Web applications.
  • Ford dealership experience is a plus or other OE car manufacturer.
  • Familiar with OEM scan tool Ford Preferred.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

Salary : $24 - $32

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