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Engine Test Technician

Tenneco
Plymouth, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for performing the engine test – related duties requested of Technical Services. The Tech, Engineering Or Test, Mfg/Ind Eng is also responsible for providing support that meets our customer’s requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The following pages describe the job descriptions for Tech, Engineering Or Test, Mfg/Ind Eng.

EDUCATION: Associates Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: Strong working knowledge of gas and diesel engines, instrumentation and measurement equipment; facilities and machinery maintenance skills. 0-2 years of relevant work experience preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Operate dynamometers and related test equipment, including flow, temperature and pressure instrumentation, weighing and measurement tools, instruments, and computer cycling/data acquisition systems. Also maintain test engine logs.
  • Facility maintenance and housekeeping within the lab.
  • Assemble and disassemble test engines according to standard procedures.
  • Completely service test engines including troubleshooting.
  • Install engines in dynamometer cells, making necessary modifications, mounting brackets, mechanical and electrical connections.
  • Completely operate dynamometer engines by means of the dynamometer console, performing necessary test schedules according to standard procedures.
  • Operate electronic equipment related to engine testing, such as cell instrumentation, computer-based cycling/data acquisition systems, etc.
  • Measure engine bores, valves, guides and other such components and record data.
  • Have first-line responsibility for proper conduct of engine tests.
  • Author, revise, and update Work Instructions or Procedures as appropriate.
  • Perform all duties according to a team concept and utilizing proper interpersonal relationships to achieve departmental mission.
  • Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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