Engine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engine Technician

Job Description

The Engine Technician supports advanced engine development and validation activities in a state-of-the-art propulsion laboratory. This role focuses on engine calibration, dynamometer operation, mechanical assembly and modification, and hands-on testing to optimize engine performance and durability. The technician works closely with engineers to prepare, instrument, and operate engines on test stands and dynos, contributing to future production powertrains and high-performance applications.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, modern engine testing facility that serves as an engineering headquarters for advanced powertrain development. The facility includes more than 100 dynamometers testing gas engines, hybrid and electric motors, transmissions, and experimental propulsion systems. Work takes place primarily in very clean test labs, dyno cells, and garage-style environments, with a strong emphasis on organization, safety, and engineering discipline. Technicians spend significant time on their feet in dyno cells performing mechanical work, parts changes, and test setups, as well as some time at a desk entering data into Excel and reviewing test information. The facility is air conditioned and includes a full-service cafeteria operating from early morning to mid-afternoon. It is a large, 450,000-square-foot site with ample parking, though walking distances of up to a quarter mile may be required to reach work areas. Technicians must provide their own basic hand tools; the facility supplies toolboxes and any unique or specialty tools needed for testing and fabrication. The environment emphasizes learning, exposure to new technologies and software, and the opportunity to work on advanced engines and propulsion systems that may be five to eight or more years away from production.

This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in PONTIAC,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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