Emissions Test Lab Technician

Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Job Schedule: Full-time onsite

Education Requirement: Associate degree

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Emissions Test Lab Technician to join our Emissions Laboratory team in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

A Day in the Life:

The successful candidate will support a wide range of vehicle testing activities related to new product development. This role is responsible for preparing vehicles for testing, conducting emissions and performance testing on chassis dynamometers, collecting accurate test data, and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure reliable test results.

This is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires strong teamwork and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management to ensure test programs are executed safely, efficiently, and according to plan. While the primary work location will be the Emissions Laboratory, support may be required in other vehicle testing areas as business needs dictate.

This position may require occasional travel, overtime, weekend work, and off-shift assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrument vehicles and prepare them for emissions and performance testing.
• Conduct vehicle testing on chassis dynamometers while ensuring data accuracy and test quality.
• Read, interpret, and execute complex test plans and procedures.
• Support engineers with troubleshooting activities, root cause investigations, and development of effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure test readiness and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with technicians, engineers, and management.
• Manage assigned tasks and priorities to support department objectives and project milestones.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to test setup, operation, and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare accurate and detailed test reports for engineering review and analysis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all laboratory safety requirements.

Who We’re Looking for:Required:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong automotive mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desired:

• Experience with vehicle instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and data collection techniques is preferred.