Automotive Laboratory Technician II

Roush Title Automotive Laboratory Technician II Location Livonia, MI Category Technicians Hiring Type Full Time Roush fuses technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. The Automotive Laboratory Technician II (Engine Testing) will support engineering testing for research, development or certification of vehicles, products, sub-systems, components or materials. This role is responsible for working independently collecting data using specialized equipment, control software, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems. This role will also lead to the diagnosis of the unit on test, and the complete experimental setup, to ensure operational efficiency and data quality. The position is in Livonia, MI. Responsibilities Lead execution of test procedures while collecting high quality data, using specialized equipment which may include dynamometers, cylinder combustion analyzers, exhaust emission analyzers, flow meters, force actuators and load cells, environmental chambers or various material property measurement equipment Support diagnosis and issue resolution for the unit on test, equipment control software, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or facilities Support installation of test units, mounting fixtures, instrumentation, fluid connections, and electrical connections Perform regular maintenance, replace parts, and request shop supplies Maintain accurate records of unit on test, tests run, maintenance, and part changes Work directly with engineers to operate at experimental conditions Support calibration and maintenance of test equipment for ISO compliance Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 3 years' experience in an automotive environment Minimum of 1 year mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, or fabrication experience in a testing environment Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship Good MS Office skills specifically with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and flexibility to learn new skills Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Good knowledge of test procedures, equipment, and data acquisition systems used in testing vehicles, engines, fuels systems, emissions, components, or material properties Good ability to diagnose issues with complete test setup Knowledge of and able to interpret collected data to support engineers Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis Ability to work OT during the week and weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications & Skills Associate degree or technical school certification Strong MS Excel skills and experience for testing result analysis Engine durability and hot testing experience 4+ years in an automotive engine testing environment Strong knowledge of test procedures, equipment, and data acquisition systems used in testing vehicles and structures Strong ability to diagnose issues with complete test setup If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team. Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, referral bonuses, and more. Roush is an EO employer Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr NCSL International