Emissions Testing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Emissions Testing Technician Job Description

We are looking for Emissions Testing Technicians to focus on EPA testing for mileage and emission standards. As an Associate Technician, you will demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and training that can be applied in other Engineering organizations. This entry-level position is ideal for technicians with little or no experience but with formal education in a core skill area.

• Set up and perform emission testing on vehicles.
• Evaluate test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Handle basic project assignments with supervision.

• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship leadership skills for effective collaboration.
• Emerging partnership and teamwork skills to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers.
• Ability to follow procedures and standardized work.

• Associates degree is preferred.
• Trade school certification or associate degree is preferred.
• Experience in Dynamometer Testing, Lab Operations Setup is preferred.
• Familiarity with AVL, Horiba or Burke Porter is a plus.
• Understanding of Global Manufacturing System principles is advantageous.
• Automotive industry experience is preferred but not required.

The position is based at Milford Proving Grounds - Chassis Dyno Lab, which includes engineering centers, test labs, garages, and test tracks. The chassis dyno lab features a mix of new state-of-the-art and sophisticated test equipment alongside older legacy equipment. The role requires full-time on-site presence and offers exposure to innovative technologies.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Contract position based out of Milford, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,MI.

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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.