Dyno Technician / Test Engineer-Technician
Core
Testing rebuilt and serviced diesel and gas engines on a dynamometer to verify horsepower, torque, and break-in performance against OEM specifications before returning them to service.
Role type
Senior IC engine test technician (dyno)
Builds
Quality-checked engines for return to service
Domain
Heavy-duty diesel and gas engine testing
Required skills
diesel engine mechanics, gas engine mechanics, dynamometer operation, sensor and load-cell calibration, data acquisition software, diagnostic procedures, test report generation, safety compliance for rotating equipment
Preferred skills
Cat ET, SIS 2.0, Cummins QuickServe/INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Jaltest, 7-Step Diagnostic Process, GERP, AFA I and II training
Technologies
Cat ET, SIS 2.0, Cummins QuickServe/INSITE, Detroit DiagnosticLink, Jaltest, data acquisition software
Responsibilities
Mount and connect engines, install sensors, and complete pre-start checklists; run tests to capture horsepower and torque curves; diagnose below-spec performance and determine rework needs; conduct client witness tests; oversee dyno calibration and instrumentation management; train dyno staff; present results to non-technical clients
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC