Wind Tunnel Test Technician - Day Shift
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Technician
Job Description
This position is working onsite in the Wind Tunnel complex, the Wind Tunnel Technician will be responsible for prepping vehicles with instrumentation (includes putting sensors on vehicle) prior to testing, working with engineers to run Aerodynamic, powertrain cooling, and Fuel Efficiency tests on vehicles to collect data, and removing the vehicle and instrumentation from the vehicle after the testing has been completed.
Position Details
• Support maintenance, calibration and quality system technical resource to ensure Wind Tunnel facility readiness in support of Product Development testing
• Interface with customers to understand test objectives, develop test strategies and collect/analyze data to satisfy customer needs
• Support efficiency improvement actions including test automation and lights-out testing strategies
• Lead diagnostics and troubleshooting processes for test system issues, test instrumentation, and facility infrastructure
• Stay up to date on related test standards and develop updated or new test methods as required
• Develop and enforce safe plans of actions for all test and facility activities
• Work with Environmental, Health, & Safety representatives as necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines and regulations
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Allen Park, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allen Park,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 9, 2026.
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