Engine Development Technician

Job Description / D2D Responsibilities
This team supports engine development, pallet build, and downstream validation testing.

Engine Development Group
The Development group is responsible for hands-on engine build, calibration support, and early-stage testing, bringing engines to approximately 65% calibration before handoff to Validation.

Daily Responsibilities:
• Tear down engines and reassemble using different hardware configurations
• Perform all work using hand tools
• Support engine calibration alongside engineers
• Stainless steel and aluminum fabrication work
• Emissions-related work, including:
○ Emissions testing
○ Microfilters
○ Analyzing exhaust streams
• Learn and work with client's in-house technology
• Support certification testing:
○ SAE J1349
○ SAE J1995
• Vehicle tuning
• Dyno testing
• Run development-level testing including:
○ GETC – Global Engine Thermal Cycle
○ GED – Global Engine Durability
○ GDTS – Global Deep Thermal Shock

Handoff Point:
• Engines are developed and calibrated to ~65% before being sent to the Validation group for more targeted and higher-level testing

Validation Group
The Validation group works with engines and pallets that are already at a higher level of calibration, focusing on specific, defined test protocols rather than development and build work.

Daily Responsibilities:
• Receive engine pallets from the Development team at ~65% calibration
• Execute defined validation test plans
• Run specific validation testing, including:
○ GETC – Global Engine Thermal Cycle
○ GED – Global Engine Durability
○ GDTS – Global Deep Thermal Shock
• Focus on repeatable, specification-driven testing rather than calibration or build work
• Prepare engines and pallets for downstream analysis and approval

Pallet Build Group
The Pallet Build team supports both Development and Validation by assembling/tearing down and preparing engine testing pallets.

Daily Responsibilities:
• Hands-on technician role
• Fabrication and welding
• Assemble engine parts from PPO onto testing pallets
• Hook up all sensors and components
• Prepare pallets for Validation team testing
• Teardown pallets after all testing has been completed


Compensation:
$25/hr to $30/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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• 2+ years of hands-on automotive experience
• Strong understanding of engines and engine mechanics
• Ability to explain, in depth, how engines work and how to tear down and reassemble
• Passion for hands-on automotive engine work

• Dyno testing experience
• Degree from UNOH
• Vehicle tuning experience
• Emissions testing experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.