Engine Emissions Tech Analyst

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Location: Milford, MI

Posting Date: 08/15/2025

Position: Engine/Dynamometer Operator Tech Analyst

Location:  GM Milford Proving Grounds, MI

Duration: Long term

Shift:

Trained on days for 8 weeks:  6:00 am – 4:30 pm then transition to 2^nd or 3^rd Shift may stay on days

• 1st: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.   Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday – Saturday (4, 10-hour days)

• 2^nd:  4:00 pm – 2:30am.  Sunday – Wednesday or Wednesday - Sunday (4, 10-hour days)

• 3^rd: 1100 pm – 7:30am Monday – Friday (5, 8-hour days)

 

Pay:  Based on experience.

Number of openings:  3 due to backfills.

 

OVERVIEW

The Dynamometer Operator Technician Analyst set up and performs emission testing on vehicles, evaluates the results, and recommends corrective action(s).  Successful candidates must be able to work independently and collaborate with teammates in a fast-paced environment.  There are 12 members in the team with little interaction with each other due to the nature of the tests and data collection. Help is always available for troubleshooting.  

 

Core Responsibilities

Working with test equipment and communicating with the vehicle.  Working 50% of the time on the computer and 50% of the time hands-on setting up and running the emissions tests.

Typical Day:

• Review Communications and check email.
• The Team Lead (TL) will hold a daily meeting with a brief overview of where work was left.Develop a plan for the day.
• Follow the plan.
• Complete Test Request Process
• Prep Vehicle/Engine for Test
• Install Vehicle/Engine on Test Site
• Monitor Test
• Remove Vehicle/Engine from Test Site
• Conduct safety observation tour per schedule & Investigate Team safety incidents & implement corrective actions with TL.
• 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
• 2 years in Dynamometer Testing and Lab Operations setup
• Experience with AVL, Horiba or Burke Porter
• Understanding of Global Manufacturing Systems principles
  

 Requirements:

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

Benefits:

Employment with RCO Engineering doesn’t mean just an exciting opportunity, it also includes the following benefits:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• 401K
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement & Jury Duty Pay

Company Overview:

For the past 52 years as a contract manufacturing company, RCO Engineering has brought our customer's ideas to market from concept through production. We design, build, test, and produce components and prototypes with expertise, speed, and proven quality.  Powered by intelligent, creative, and success-driven people, we directly impact programs for the world’s most iconic and beloved automotive, aerospace, and defense brands every day. RCO is a family-owned and led company committed to the people who choose us as their employer.  That’s why the majority of our employees have been with the company for over 10 years, with a below average employee turnover rate.