What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Lab Liaison position at MARTIN Technologies?
Company Overview
MARTIN Technologies is a global, full-service engineering and manufacturing leader serving the automotive, marine, aerospace, and defense industries. Since 1996, we have partnered with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, startups, and racing programs to design, develop, and test next-generation propulsion and vehicle technologies in our state-of-the-art labs.
Job Summary
The Automotive Lab Liaison is the “mission control” between our dyno labs, engineering teams, and external customers. You’ll translate technical needs into actionable test plans, ensure flawless execution on the floor, and keep stakeholders informed every step of the way. To excel, you’ll pair deep engine & vehicle know-how with outstanding communication, business-development savvy, and the organizational chops to juggle multiple programs in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities
| Focus Area | What You’ll Do |
|---|---|
| Technical Coordination | • Scope and schedule engine/dyno tests, assembly work, and tear-downs. • Provide on-the-spot guidance for root-cause investigations and subsystem troubleshooting. • Ensure data quality by reviewing test setups, instrumentation, and run sheets. |
| Customer & Stakeholder Liaison | • Serve as the primary contact for OEM and Tier-1 clients; build rapport and clarify expectations. • Deliver concise, data-driven status updates and post-test reports. • Identify up-sell or follow-on opportunities and relay them to business-development leadership. |
| Team Enablement | • Communicate daily priorities to technicians and engineers; motivate the team to hit quality and timing targets. • Facilitate problem-solving sessions and remove roadblocks quickly. |
| Process & Project Management | • Track multiple programs, budgets, and milestones simultaneously using lab management software. • Drive continuous-improvement initiatives that boost throughput, safety, and customer satisfaction. |
| Business Development Support | • Partner with upper management to scope new work, draft proposals, and represent lab capabilities during client tours and reviews. |
Qualifications & Skills
| Must-Have | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Expertise | Strong knowledge of combustion engines, dyno testing, assembly, and failure/root-cause analysis. |
| Vehicle Systems Insight | High-level familiarity with powertrain, electrical, chassis, and emissions subsystems. |
| Communication | Exceptional verbal & written skills; proven ability to build rapport with customers and lead cross-functional teams. |
| Organization & Multitasking | Demonstrated success managing overlapping projects in a high-tempo lab environment. |
| Technical Tools | Proficiency with data-acquisition & lab management software, MS Office / Google Suite, and basic analytics. |
| Customer Mindset | Positive attitude, strong service orientation, and a commitment to on-time, first-time-right delivery. |
| Business Skills | Problem-solving, critical thinking, budgeting awareness, and experience interfacing with senior leadership. |
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Business Engineering.
3 years in an automotive test, dyno, or powertrain environment.
Prior business-development or account-management exposure.
Why Join MARTIN?
Impact – Be the key link turning cutting-edge test requests into successful, revenue-generating programs.
Growth – Sharpen both technical and business skills while working with world-class OEMs.
Culture – Join a collaborative team that prizes innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement.
Stability & Rewards – Competitive pay, full benefits, and a robust project pipeline that fuels long-term career advancement.
Ready to bridge the gap between breakthrough ideas and flawless execution? Apply today and become the voice of MARTIN’s labs.