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Emissions Lab Hardware Engineer
Location: Chelsea, Michigan (On-site)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 12 month contract w/extension
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for an Emissions Lab Hardware Engineer to support and troubleshoot emissions testing. This role involves using analytical benches, secondary sampling equipment, and chassis dynamometers. The engineer will manage troubleshooting efforts, perform quality control and calibration, analyze test results for compliance, and provide technical guidance to union technicians during equipment repairs. This position requires hands-on hardware expertise and analytical skills within a laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting for emissions analytical benches, secondary sampling systems, and chassis dynamometers to resolve hardware, software, and system-level issues.
• Diagnose root causes of test anomalies before, during, and after emissions testing.
• Support the setup, execution, and monitoring of emissions tests to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Perform quality control checks, calibrations, and verifications of emissions measurement and sampling equipment.
• Analyze emissions and test data to validate results and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal quality standards.
• Ensure proper operation of sample handling systems, including heated lines, filters, pumps, and valves.
• Provide technical guidance to union technicians for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Collaborate with technicians to identify repair strategies and verify corrective actions.
• Document quality checks, calibrations, root cause analyses, and test results in accordance with ISO 17025 standards.
• Support continuous improvement of test methods, equipment reliability, and laboratory processes.

Required Qualifications Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Automotive, or a related field) or equivalent experience is required. Technical degrees are acceptable, and a high school diploma is mandatory. Experience: Hands-on experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems and instrumentation devices using service manuals and engineering drawings. Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues with minimal supervision. Experience analyzing test data for compliance and root cause investigations. Technical Skills: Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test software. A strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation diagrams is necessary. The ability to work effectively in a unionized laboratory or test environment is also required. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulated emissions testing (FTP, WLTP, US06, RDE, etc.).
• Experience working with chassis dynamometers.
• Understanding of emissions testing principles, sampling methodologies, and quality control.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting emissions analytical benches and secondary sampling equipment.
• Knowledge of emissions regulations (EPA, CARB, EU) and internal audit practices.
• Experience with secondary dilution tunnels, bag sampling, PM/PN sampling, and related hardware.
• Prior experience in automotive or powertrain testing environments.
• Experience with Horiba CVS, Horiba MEXA-ONE, PEMS, Burke Porter chassis dynamometers, Modal Sampling systems, AVL, and National Instrument Devices (PLC).

Work Environment

• This role is based in an emissions laboratory and test cell environment.
• The position involves hands-on hardware troubleshooting and quality activities alongside technicians.
• Flexible hours, including potential weekend overtime, may be required to support testing schedules.
• The position is 100% on-site with no travel.

Compensation & Benefits A pay range of $35.00 to $43.55 per hour is offered. Contract employees are eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave, as required by law. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered. UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.