Engine Test Technician & Fabricator Advance, NC 27006 Full-time Apply with Indeed Engine Test Technician & Fabricator BlueSky Mobile Power | Advance, NC | Full-time, on-site About the role Most of what we test has never been built before. Our engines, rigs, and prototypes are custom, one-off projects, so there's no service manual, no standard procedure, and no one who has done this exact job before. We need a test technician who takes pride in precise, careful work and gets energized by figuring out how to do something that has no instructions. You'll also build the brackets, mounts, and hardware that get each prototype engine into our dyno cell. What you'll do Build up custom engines and test rigs from drawings, concepts, and conversations with engineers, often filling in the gaps yourself Fabricate and install mounts, brackets, panels, and enclosures to fit prototype engines into the dyno cell Source and order your own parts and hardware (McMaster-Carr, for example) to complete assigned tasks Design and fit instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load, exhaust, cylinder pressure) for setups that don't have a standard layout Run dyno and test cell sessions, including long-duration durability tests Run qualifying tests on newly produced APUs Collect and review test data Tear down and inspect engines, measure components, and document wear and condition Keep the test cell, tooling, and records organized and safe Troubleshoot problems with no known answer, and tell us what you tried and why Who thrives here You hold yourself to a high standard. You double-check torque specs, label your wiring, and note what you changed, even when no one is watching. You're comfortable when the instructions run out. You'd rather work out a sensible approach than wait to be told what to do. You're dependable. You show up on time, ready to work, every shift. You ask good questions early, speak up when something looks off, and don't hide mistakes. You own them and fix them. You care whether the data is right, because decisions get made from it. Requirements 3+ years testing or building diesel engines, or equivalent hands-on experience Solid skills in wiring, sensors, and data acquisition Precise measurement habits (micrometers, bore gauges, torque procedures) and careful documentation Moderate metal fabrication skills, including TIG welding in aluminum, mild steel, and stainless steel, sheet metal brake work, and installing rivets, riv-nuts, and PEM nuts and studs Ability to identify, specify, and order the correct fasteners, hardware, and materials for a job without hand-holding Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) A track record of working on prototype, custom, or R D projects where you had to figure it out yourself Reliable attendance and punctuality Nice to have Experience running a dynamometer and test cell Experience with household electrical and plumbing systems (useful for keeping the test cell and shop running) Combustion analysis, emissions, smoke, or sound testing experience Machining skills Generator, APU, or hybrid power system background Diesel technology or related technical training Physical requirements Ability to lift 50 lbs, work around engines in hearing-protection environments, and stand for long periods. What we offer 401K with match, medical, dental, PTO Real ownership of the test work on development engines, and direct access to the engineers you work with To apply Email your resume to nframe@blueskyinnovations.blue, and please include pictures of your work. Fabrication, welding, and build photos are all welcome. In your email, tell us about a project where you had to figure out the approach yourself: what it was, what you did, and how it turned out. Finalists should be prepared to complete a hands-on welding test (TIG on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel) and a mechanical aptitude test as part of the interview process.

Expected hours:

40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person