ATD Test Technician

Tg Missouri Corporation; Plymouth, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei North America in Michigan is seeking a Test Technician to assemble, inspect, and maintain Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) used in crash testing at the TGRTC. The role emphasizes hands-on electronics, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will install instrumentation, calibrate sensors, and prepare ATDs for daily testing while working with the Crash Safety Team to meet lab objectives, with a focus on data quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 to 4 years of experience with small electronics or in a test lab.
• Ability to disassemble/reassemble mechanical systems and repair ATD instrumentation.
• Experience with transducers, basic circuits, wiring harnesses, and sensors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong documentation and calibration record keeping.

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 deliver to test cells.
• Ensure instrumentation calibration records are kept and up to date.
• Collaborate with Crash Safety Team to meet lab objectives.
• Engage in continuous improvement (kaizen) initiatives.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disassembly / Reassembly

Soldering small electronics

Instrumentation calibration

Data acquisition hardware

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

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.

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 for this job include close vision.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required
• Experience with DTS Data Acquisition hardware and software preferred
• Office and Plant Environment
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is requiredEffective 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

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