Emissions Test Technician - Days

Job description

Amentum is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community. The Emissions Lab Test Technician is an integral part of the vehicle development process. You will use cutting edge technology to help create the vehicles of tomorrow. This position is located in Allen Park, MI. In this position, you are a full-time employee of Amentum. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement. BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Involved in the performance of testing of full vehicles on chassis rolls, and evaporative emission testing. Includes vehicle installation on chassis roll, instrumentation installation and checkout, test systems instrumentation calibration, site computer operation, emission test site operation and driving of manual and automatic transmission to precisely follow a video road speed trace of various emission test cycles as well as data validation and analysis. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/High School Equivalent required. Associates degree in Automotive Technology or two (2) years college courses in automotive engineering or related disciplines and/or two (2) years relevant experience desired . Prior emission vehicle chassis roll experience preferred . Must possess the ability to drive a manual transmission. Must have a valid drivers’ license. Must be able to work day shift: 7AM-3:30PM. Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25% Climbing: NA Crawling: NA Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, hearing protection on sites, safety shoes. Unusual physical requirements: Manual handling of Powered Material Handling Vehicle (PMHV), 75%. Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB) Other: NA undefined Description of Work Environment Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100% Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: Cold temperatures (20F or warmer) Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Moving dynamometer rolls Travel/transportation requirements: NA Other: Must pass PMHV licensing. Must have valid drivers’ license. Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers,, 25% Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMHV, must be able to drive a manual transmission, 25% Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven sockets, basic hand tools, 25% Other: NA Criticality of Attendance Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday, 100% Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: DAYS 7:00AM TO 3:30PM Shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Overtime weekend work is possible and may become mandatory depending on testing needs. Necessity for regular attendance: Critical Urgency for punctuality: Critical Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements. Other Essential Functions Must pass PMHV Physical. Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required. Compensation Details: N/A The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 09/08/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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