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ALTEN

MLT Lab Test Engineer

Pontiac, MI · On-site

The MLT Lab Test Engineer will lead and support the development and execution of component, system-level, and powertrain testing within the Release and Validation organizations. * This role is ...

ALTEN

MLT Lab Test Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The MLT Lab Test Engineer will lead and support the development and execution of component, system-level, and powertrain testing within the Release and Validation organizations. * This role is ...

Amentum

Engine Lab Test Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Engine Laboratory Department's Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure ... N/A The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...

Amentum

Engine Lab Test Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

The Engine Laboratory Department's Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure ... N/A The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...

Pae

Engine Lab Test Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

The Engine Laboratory Department's Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure ... N/A The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...

Pae

Vehicle Battery Test Engineer

Detroit, MI

Battery Lab Test Engineer is responsible for supporting the Design Verification (DV) physical ... N/a The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...

Amentum

Vehicle Battery Test Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

We are seeking a Battery Lab Test Engineer for the Allen Park, MI location Battery Lab Test ... N/a The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith ...

BorgWarner, Inc.

Test Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The Test Engineer should be proficient in operating test lab equipment including data acquisition and control methodologies. The role requires proficiency in basic lab equipment operation including ...

BorgWarner

Test Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The Test Engineer should be proficient in operating test lab equipment including data acquisition and control methodologies. The role requires proficiency in basic lab equipment operation including ...

Shaarpro

Vehicle Test Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

The Hybrid Test Engineer will be responsible for executing automation and hybrid (manual ... Analyze lab and automation execution failures to differentiate product defects, automation script ...

Astemo

Brake Test Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

Comply with lab safety requirements and wear PPE, including safety glasses and steel toe shoes * Read and understand engineering requests, test specifications, procedures, and reference guides

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly lab test engineer in Canton, MI is $44.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.09 and $55.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Lab Test Engineer vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectHourly Lab Test EngineerLaboratory Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in science or engineeringAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentIndustrial labs, manufacturing plants, quality controlResearch labs, clinical labs, manufacturing support
Job FocusDesigning, conducting, and analyzing tests; troubleshootingPreparing samples, operating equipment, recording data

Hourly Lab Test Engineers typically have a background in engineering or science, focusing on testing and analysis, often in industrial settings. Laboratory Technicians usually support testing processes with sample preparation and data recording. Both roles require technical skills, but the Engineer role involves more analysis and troubleshooting, while Technicians focus on operational tasks.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Lab Test Engineer job openings in Canton, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 44% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,364 per year, or $44.4 per hour.

MLT Lab Test Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

  • The MLT Lab Test Engineer will lead and support the development and execution of component, system-level, and powertrain testing within the Release and Validation organizations.
  • This role is integral to ensuring the reliability, durability, and performance of vehicle systems and components through rigorous testing.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing component and vehicle system-level test setups to meet DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) requirements, supporting fixture design and fabrication for a variety of test scenarios (including powertrain component testing), and maintaining active MLT projects.
  • The engineer will collaborate with CAE, Release Engineering, and Test Engineering teams to ensure the effective and timely execution of current and future validation programs.
  • This role will also involve leading SBU personnel, developing test plans and bogeys, and performing root cause analyses to resolve test-related issues and replicate field failures.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in an OEM automotive test and validation laboratory.
  • 3-5 years of experience in an automotive testing or engineering environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of vehicle operations, with an emphasis on suspension systems and components.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle powertrain systems. EDM and ICE variations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Positive attitude and strong willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Working knowledge of basic lab instrumentation such as loadcells, lvdt's, o-scopes, linear measuring devices, strain gauge-based instrumentation.
  • Able to interpret time histories from virtual and actual collected road load data.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supervising or coordinating with UAW-SBU (Salaried Bargaining Unit) personnel.
  • Proficiency with hydraulic control systems such as MTS and MOOG for real-time, block cycle, and non-standard test scenarios.
  • Strong project management and decision-making skills.
  • Experience using engineering software tools such as Teamcenter, AutoCAD, and Lab view
  • Ability to read and interpret machine drawings and utilize precision measurement tools. Understanding of GD&T
  • Fixture design experience for fatigue and vibration testing at the system and component level.
  • Knowledge of servo hydraulic closed-loop test systems; real-time testing is a strong plus.
  • Experience with servo loop tuning, instrumentation setup and calibration and writing test sequences.
  • Proficiency in time history analysis of virtual and physical vehicle data for test correlation and damage calculations.
  • Ability to develop test bogeys, including block cycle development, metallic and rubber fatigue, vector and PSD profiles for vibration and system-level testing.
  • Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools such as MARS, Somat, and nCode; capable of processing data using RPC and Excel.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and test-based recreation of field failures.
  • Experience in vibration testing and correlation techniques is a plus.

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