Engine Development Technician

Job Title: Engine Development Technician Job Description Work alongside engineers in a state-of-the-art testing facility to develop, calibrate, and test engines. You will engage in mechanical experiments, fabricate components, and conduct manual tests to optimize engine performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers in the Pontiac Propulsion Labs to develop engine calibrations and mechanical experiments.
• Perform mechanical swapping of engine components to test various combinations for optimum performance.
• Work in a laboratory setting using AVL/PUMA and emissions equipment.
• Conduct engine tuning and calibration using software such as HP Tuners or standalone systems.
• Run and operate manual testing on a dyno.
• Work with a Test Engineer to manipulate fuel tables, air-intake, spark, and exhaust for optimal engine performance.
• Perform component-level work including changes to oil pumps, heads, cams, fuel injectors, and spark plugs.
• Assemble, modify, or fabricate engines to prepare for testing.
• Fabricate components on engines and test stands/dynos for testing.
• Instrument connections between the engine and the dyno.
• TIG weld parts and components.
• Build and modify engines on specialized equipment called 'Pallets'.
• Assist in parts changes and root cause analysis with engineers.
• Perform general oil or thermal work and data input in spreadsheets.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in engine rebuild/tear down, assembly, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in engine tuning and calibration using HP Tuners or standalone systems.
• Experience in welding and fabrication.
• Ability to work with AVL/PUMA and emissions equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with engine calibration and development.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with engine screening questions, welding, and fabrication.

Work Environment The role is based in a very clean test lab and garage within a 450,000 square foot facility, equipped with over 100 dynamometers. The facility is air-conditioned and includes a full-service cafeteria operating from 6 am to 2:30 pm. A large parking area is available, though there may be a walk up to 1/4 mile to enter the building. Employees are expected to provide their own basic tools, but GM will supply toolboxes and any unique or specialty tools needed

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.

Pay And Benefits 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)

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of PONTIAC, MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in PONTIAC,MI.

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