Dyno Facilities Engineering Technician

Job Purpose

The Dyno Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting high-performance engine dyno test cells and associated facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role supports racing engine development, durability testing, and performance validation by enabling effective testing and evaluation of engines, gearboxes, components, and electrical systems. The technician also maintains and continuously improves dyno hardware and capabilities—evaluating, proposing, planning, and implementing enhancements to meet current and future HRC business needs.

Key Accountabilities

Dyno Cell & Test Equipment Support

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair engine dynamometer systems and related test equipment, including absorption units, torque measurement, fuel systems, exhaust, and aftertreatment systems.
• Support engine and test hardware setup, changeover, teardown, and on-test activities in collaboration with engineers and technicians.
• Lead or support the specification, purchase, installation, commissioning, and sign-off of new test equipment, coordinating with suppliers to ensure performance and compliance with specifications.

Facility Systems Maintenance

• Maintain facility infrastructure critical to dyno operations, including high-pressure air, cooling water systems, fuel storage and delivery, ventilation, and fire suppression.
• Ensure systems are reliable, compliant, and well-maintained through coordination with Administration and Facilities teams.
• Plan maintenance activities to minimize test downtime and maintain contingency plans for system failures, including spare parts and vendor support.

Troubleshooting, Safety & Compliance

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues impacting dyno uptime and test reliability.
• Oversee internal and external resources during equipment or facility failure investigations and repairs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and support environmental, fire, and regulatory compliance, including participation in IIPP and safety committees.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate maintenance, calibration, and compliance documentation, including service records and manuals.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance schedules and track consumables with awareness of specification changes.
• Communicate equipment status and improvement opportunities across engineering, operations, facilities, and management teams, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred. A two-year degree or trade school certificate is a plus.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in hazardous waste management, environmental compliance, and facility planning, including regulatory oversight related to hazardous waste, fuel systems, water, air quality, and noise.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with environmental and regulatory agencies and supporting compliance programs, including OSHA, EPA, Clean Air Act, and SARA regulations.
• Minimum of 3+ years supporting engine dyno facilities, preferably in a racing, motorsports, or high-performance testing environment.
• Background in industrial maintenance, motorsports, automotive R&D, or test operations.
• Experience supporting job safety programs, IIPP administration, and workers' compensation coordination.
• Strong organizational, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, with the ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience working around rotating equipment, high-performance engines, and advanced test systems.
• Solid understanding of integrated electrical and mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, specifications, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of building codes, facility systems, construction practices, and workplace safety requirements.
• Proficient with computer systems, test equipment software, and standard office applications; capable of analyzing and presenting technical data effectively.
• Highly organized, self-directed, adaptable, and an effective written and verbal communicator.

Decisions Expected

Equipment Readiness, Maintenance & Operational Risk

Determine whether dyno cells, engines, and supporting facility systems are safe, reliable, and ready for testing. Decide when to proceed with testing versus delay or shut down operations due to mechanical, electrical, facility, or safety risk. Prioritize maintenance actions (preventive vs. corrective) to balance uptime, safety, and test schedules.

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe or non-compliant conditions exist and determine corrective actions required to resume operations.

Decide appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste to ensure environmental compliance. Determine when safety, environmental, or regulatory issues must be escalated to EHS, Facilities, or leadership.

Resource Coordination, Improvements & Support Strategy

Decide how to allocate internal resources, contractors, vendors, spares, and consumables to support testing and maintenance activities. Determine when repairs or improvements should be handled internally versus outsourced. Identify, recommend, and support implementation of equipment and facility improvements to enhance reliability, capability, and future readiness.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands Requirements:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist while working.

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees to work on close to the groundwork.

Crawling.

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet to work underneath suspended vehicles/engines/equipment to diagnosis problems and or remove replace parts.

Standing for sustained periods during work or events.

Sitting. Extensive travel and long travels.

Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks (particularly walking long distances at the track to pit lane and around shop)

Lifting. Raising objects of 25 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers while servicing/maintaining a race engine, vehicles and equipment.

The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.

Emotional Requirements:

Make quick decisions

Hazard awareness, aware of surroundings

Planning and problem-solving

Coping with change and other people