Dynamometer Operator

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Location: GM Milford Proving Grounds

Discipline: Product Evaluation

Posting Date: 08/04/2025

Position: Dynamometer Operator

Location:  GM Milford Proving Grounds, MI

Duration: Long term

Shift:

Trained on days:  1st - 7:30 am - 6:00 pm then transition to 2^nd or 3^rd Shift

2nd: 3:30 pm - 12am Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday through Sunday

3^rd: 1130 pm to 8am Monday - Friday

 

Pay:  Based on experience.

 

OVERVIEW

The Dynamometer Operator Technician ensures 1st time quality and on-time delivery of test data for various test areas.  Technicians demonstrate a high level of communication and effectively handle multiple projects with minimal supervision during the vehicle development process. The candidate must be able to work independently and collaborate with teammates.

 

Core Responsibilities

Working with test equipment and communicating with the vehicle

Understanding of vehicle components and repair – helpful but not required

Technical background – helpful but not required

Understanding of Chassis dyno, experience with INCA is helpful but not required 

• Troubleshooting skills,
• Working with a Test Automation System (Test site control system),
• Desire to learn new skills
• Ability to work with a team and other teammates,
• Punctual, Someone who likes to work with their hands and their minds, a person that like to work with smaller testing equipment/tools (driving robots, communication tools, etc.)

Typical Day:

• Review Communications
• Complete Test Request Process
• Prep Vehicle for Test
• Install Vehicle on Test Site
• Monitor Test
• Remove Vehicle from Test Site
• Conduct safety observation tour per schedule & Investigate Team safety incidents & implement corrective actions with TL & GL
• Conduct WPO assignments per schedule
• Engage in Employee Safety Concern Process (ESCP)
• Participate in all BPD activities
• Participate in Problem Solving for CI
• Communicate and escalate issues / information effectively and timely
• Train Team Members utilizing JIT Process - update flexibility chart
• Attend and Participate in Shift Overlap Meetings
• Maintain standardized work documents - ensure up to date
• Complete Quality Audits and Resolve Quality Issues
• Understanding and Complying with Environmental Aspects
• Participate in Throughput Improvement Process (TIP)
• Complete Time Card
• Maintain test sites clear of hazards (snow, ice, oil, fuel, etc

 

Education:

• 2- year degree or equivalent training/experience

Requirements:

• Background Checks
• Fit for Work physical
• Motor Vehicle records check – this position does involve driving corporate vehicles.