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Instrumentation, Wiring and Calibration Technician

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Detroit, MI
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Job overview

Amentum is hiring an Instrumentation, Wiring, and Calibration Technician in Livonia, MI to support automotive test facilities. The role involves wiring, assembly, preventive and reactive maintenance, calibration, and documentation while requiring a high school diploma and a passion for automotive testing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wiring and Pin/Socket AssemblyPreventive MaintenanceAsset Management Database SoftwarePressure Transducers OperationTransmitters OperationLoad Cells OperationTemperature Transmitters OperationGas Analyzers OperationMultimeters UseProcess Calibrators UseThermometers UseComputer UseMicrosoft Office ApplicationsDatabase Tools UseEquipment Lock OutSchematic ReadingTroubleshootingCalibration of Test EquipmentWire Harness BuildingStrain‑Gauge InstallationBasic Hand Tools UseSolderingClear Communication Skills in EnglishLift Up to 50 Lbs

Qualifications

High School DiplomaAssociates Degree or EquivalentExperience in Instrument Component Repair and Instrumentation Electrical Schematic Reading

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

We are 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.

We are hiring an Instrumentation, Wiring, and Calibration Technician to work in Livonia, MI.

This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Job Responsibiliites:

Assume responsibility for specific technical areas and prepare procedures as required. Performs wiring and pin/socket assembly and preventive maintenance activities in the facility. Responsibilities include:

  • Correct and timely completion of work orders

  • Documentation and file maintenance

  • Utilize Asset Management database software

  • Operate pressure transducers, transmitters, load cells, temperature transmitters, gas analyzers and handheld/bench top test instruments such as multimeters, process calibrators, thermometers.

  • Work with computers, Microsoft-Office applications, and other database tools to perform routine tasks.

  • Perform equipment lock out as needed

  • Manage consumable inventories

  • Schematic reading, trouble shoot facility problems, participate in facility upgrade projects

  • Planned maintenance - preventive maintenance of instrument/subsystem

  • Reactive maintenance - Instrument/system troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair

  • Compliance with local safety and quality procedures

  • Placing instrumentation on test parts (using thermal couples)

  • Calibration of test equipment.

  • Potential for building wire harnesses

  • Potential strain-gauge installation

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma

  • Have an understanding of 12 volt electronics, instrumentation, engine and drivetrain components and their functions.

  • Computer experience

Desired:

  • Associates Degree or equivalent in instrumentation, electronics, or a related discipline

  • Experience in instrument component repair, and instrumentation / electrical schematic reading

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

  • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. lifted vertically from knee to waist level, 25%

  • Climbing: 25%

  • Crawling: NA

  • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, safety glasses, hearing protection on sites.

  • Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%), frequently walking up and down stairs (1 hour). Job requires manual labor.

  • High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)

  • Other: NA

Description of Work Environment

  • Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%

  • Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA

  • Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA

  • Travel/transportation requirements: NA

  • Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks

  • Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, phone, 25%

  • Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA

  • Tools used in trade - which ones?:Basic hand tools, soldering, 50%

  • Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance

  • Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday, 100%

  • Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Dayshift but shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours.

  • Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%

  • Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%

  • 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 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:

09/23/2026 - 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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