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How much do carb inspection jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for carb inspection in Detroit, MI is $28.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.39 and $29.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Carb Inspection vs Carb Technician?

AspectCarb InspectionCarb Technician
CertificationsOften requires basic inspection certificationsRequires specialized certifications in carburetor repair and maintenance
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in repair shops or manufacturing facilitiesIn repair shops, manufacturing plants, or on-site at vehicle locations
Job FocusInspecting carburetors for defects or wearRepairing, rebuilding, and maintaining carburetors

Carb Inspection involves examining carburetors for issues, while Carb Technicians perform repairs and rebuilds. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but the technician role involves hands-on maintenance and repair tasks.

Infographic showing various Carb Inspection job openings in Detroit, MI as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,700 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Certification & Compliance Test Technician I

Superior Township, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed inspections on compliance and certification vehicles and document findings.

  • Prepare vehicles for emissions testing, PEMS testing, and coast-down testing, including minor repairs and vehicle instrumentation.

  • Support the Test Ops engineering team in all compliance and certification testing activities.


Job description

JOB TITLE

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)'s Regulation & Certification Department is currently seeking a Certification and Compliance Technician for our Emission Test Team at the Superior Township facility in Michigan, just east of Ann Arbor. HATCI's Certification & Compliance Team helps support Hyundai and Kia vehicles meeting the challenging environmental, and emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels, through certification & in-use testing.

Certification & Compliance Test technicians are responsible for conducting detailed inspections on in-use compliance and certification vehicles, completing minor vehicle prep work including part removal / replacement and fabrication, instrumenting vehicles, collecting vehicle data, and working closely with the Test Ops engineering team. Other responsibilities include tracking and completing audits for department vehicles, department fixed assets, and the calibration of team test equipment. Testing may include EV, PHEV, HEV and ICE for in-use compliance (IUVP) and certification (EDV, FEDV, EVAP, DDV).  Other testing may include mileage accumulation, coast-down, special driving pattern arrangements, PEMS/RDE and other emissions-related items. Team members need to be knowledgeable in compliance & certification test practices, emission test practices, current & future regulatory requirements, CFR (Code of Federal Regulation) & CCR (Code of California Regulation).

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Responsible for completing and documenting detailed inspections on compliance and certification vehicles.
  • Responsible for preparing vehicles for emissions testing, PEMS testing and coast-down testing
  • Responsible for minor repairs, vehicle diagnoses, parts removal & replacement, minor fab work, vehicle instrumentation, ordering parts and coordinating all outside repair services
  • Support Test Ops engineering team for all compliance & certification testing
  • Prepare and clean in-use vehicles for return
  • Responsible for maintaining department loaner fleet, required services, monthly reporting, and audits
  • Track department fixed assets, complete audits as required, and track equipment calibrations
  • Help develop and maintain test processes to ensure proper execution of official EPA and CARB testing. Proactively follow up on all issues related to this topic.
  • Be capable of understanding powertrain and emission control system testing operations and be highly capable of quickly understanding and interpreting technical problems and issues as represented in testing system problems.
  • Create and present reports, as assigned.
  • Perform additional projects, as assigned.
  • Exceptional organization and communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary for this position. Conflict resolution between test requestors and test entities would be another critical factor in this role
  • Travel up to 15% of time domestically and internationally is possible.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Educational Requirements:

  • Associate's degree or Automotive Trade School
  • Automotive Technology or Repair and Services
  • ASE or State of MI automotive certificate(s)

Related Industry Experience Requirements:

  • 3-5yr. Total
  • 1-3yr. Automotive repair and services.  Vehicle instrumentation and fab work.
  • 1-3yr. HEV/PHEV/EV
  • 1yr. Vehicle emission testing

Required Skills and Knowledge:

  • Automotive repair / service
  • Emission testing
  • EV / PHEV / HEV testing
  • Project management
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Knowledge of compliance and certification testing 

Additional Requirements:

  • EV or high voltage safety
WHAT HYUNDAI CAN OFFER YOU
  • Zero dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
  • 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
  • A global environment that fosters diversity
  • Competitive salaries
  • Retirement savings and planning benefits
  • Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
OTHER DETAILS

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.