ATD Test Technician

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei North America in Michigan is seeking a Test Technician to support the Research and Technical Center. You will disassemble and reassemble Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs), install instrumentation, and ensure proper calibration for daily crash-test activities.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, inspection, and timely preparation for test cells. Strong candidates will have 2–4 years in small electronics or lab testing, plus experience with transducers and basic circuits.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 2–4 years experience with small electronics or test labs is required.
• Experience with transducers, basic circuits and wiring harnesses is preferred.
• Ability to solder and repair small electronics and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs).
• Install and qualify ATD instrumentation (accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers).
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair ATD instrumentation.
• Prepare ATDs for daily testing and ensure proper calibration records.

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office 2016+

DTS Data Acquisition

Job description

Summary

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Test Technician in the Research and Technical Center department. The Test Technician is responsible for assembly, maintenance, qualification, and repair of Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs), also known as Crash Test dummies. TGRTC’s ATD group supports automotive safety testing across several test cells within the facility, ensuring high-quality data collection for the advancement of new technologies and Safety Systems for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Use defined procedures to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs), also known as Crash Test Dummies
• Install and qualify ATD instrumentation, including accelerometers, load cells, and potentiometers
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair ATD instrumentation
• Prepare ATDs for daily testing, including mechanical assembly inspection, instrumentation inspection, and delivery to test cells
• Ensure ATD instrumentation is regularly calibrated, and calibration records are organized and stored properly
• Work collaboratively with Crash Safety Team and other technicians to meet laboratory testing objectives
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
• This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, And Skills

Certifications and Education

• Associate Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent years of experience is required

Experience

• 2 to 4 Years of experience with small electronics or working in a test laboratory is required
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble mechanical systems
• Practical knowledge of, and experience with transducers, basic circuits and wiring harnesses
• Ability to solder and repair small electronics and sensors

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Technology Competencies

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required
• Experience with DTS Data Acquisition hardware and software preferred

Work Environment

• Office and Plant Environment

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required
• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking skills, problem solving and project scheduling skills is required