Emissions Technician

Job Summary:

• Seeking a highly skilled Emissions Product Engineer to troubleshoot and support emissions testing using analytical benches, secondary sampling equipment, and chassis dynamometers. The engineer will take ownership of troubleshooting efforts before, during, and after testing; perform quality control and calibration activities; analyse test results to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements; and work closely with union technicians by providing technical guidance during equipment repairs. This role requires strong hands-on hardware expertise, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead troubleshooting efforts for emissions analytical benches, secondary sampling systems, and chassis dynamometers to identify and resolve hardware, software, and system-level issues
• Diagnose root causes of test anomalies before, during, and after emissions testing
• Support setup, execution, and monitoring of emissions tests, including primary and secondary sampling systems, to ensure compliance with test procedures and standards
• Perform quality control checks, calibrations, verifications, and audits of emissions measurement and sampling equipment
• Analyse emissions and test results to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
• Analyse emissions and test data to validate results, identify trends, and investigate abnormal behavior
• Ensure proper operation of sample handling systems, including heated lines, filters, pumps, valves, and flow control devices
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to union technicians performing equipment repairs and maintenance
• Collaborate with union technicians to identify repair strategies, verify corrective actions, and return equipment to service
• Document quality checks, calibrations, issues, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and test results in accordance with ISO 17025 standards
• Support continuous improvement of test methods, equipment reliability, data quality, and laboratory processes
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Automotive, or related field) or equivalent experience
• Technical degrees are acceptable and high school diploma is required.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and instrumentation devices utilizing service manuals and engineering drawings
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision
• Experience analyzing test data for compliance and root cause investigations
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test software
• Ability to work effectively in a unionized laboratory or test environment
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation diagrams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with chassis dynamometers
• Strong understanding of emissions testing principles, sampling methodologies, quality control, and measurement systems
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting emissions analytical benches and secondary sampling equipment including data acquisition systems and motor control systems
• Experience with regulated emissions testing (FTP, WLTP, US06, RDE, etc.)
• Knowledge of emissions regulations (EPA, CARB, EU) and internal audit practices
• Experience with secondary dilution tunnels, bag sampling, PM/PN sampling, and related hardware
• Experience supporting maintenance and repairs in collaboration with technicians
• Experience with automation, controls, instrumentation, or lab hardware integration
• Prior experience in automotive or powertrain testing environments
• Experience with Emissions sampling analyzer maintenance and diagnostics, instrumentation calibration, drives and motor controls
• Experience with Horiba CVS (constant volume sampler), Horiba MEXA-ONE, PEMS, Burke Porter chassis dynamometers, Modal Sampling systems, AVL, Micro soot, AVL SPC, AVL APC Particle Counter, SHED VT evaporative emissions testing, Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery ORVR testing, National Instrument Devices (PLC)

Work Environment:

• Emissions laboratory and test cell environment
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and quality activities alongside technicians
• May require flexible hours to support testing schedules including weekend overtime
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Pay: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $43