Certification Lab Technician of Crash Test Dummies

Humanetics-Group; Huron (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics is seeking a Certification Lab Technician for crash test dummies in Huron, OH. The role involves planning and executing dynamic and static tests, setting up lab equipment, and collecting data using PC-based systems.

The candidate will disassemble, inspect, and calibrate instruments to maintain precision. Shifts are 2pm–10:30pm or 10pm–6:30am, with responsibilities including assisting engineers and participating in internal audits as needed.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent.
• Three to six months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Plan sequence of testing and certification procedures for crash test dummies and equipment.
• Set up laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and certify instruments.
• Input data into data acquisition systems and perform data collection for ATDs.
• Disassemble instruments and inspect components for defects.
• Measure parts for conformity with specifications.
• Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts.
• Reassemble and certify instruments and equipment.
• Assist engineers in formulating test, calibration, and evaluation plans.

Skills

Data acquisition

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Test planning

Laboratory procedures

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Certification Lab Technician of Crash Test Dummies

Huron, OH 44839, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Humanetics is a high-tech global industrial technology group. We engineer extraordinary safety, digital, and sensor solutions for critical environments to put humans at the heart of industrial design. We are the pioneers of crash test dummies and a leading provider of virtual simulation software, integrated crash test systems, precision sensors, specialized fiber optics, and laser-based material engineering. Our highly specialized solutions are used in the development of every car on the road today, space missions, guidance systems, operating theatres, biomedical devices, haptic surgery, energy generation, semi-conductor chip manufacturing, and many applications at the cutting edge of human innovation.Our sensor and measurement capabilities create data from critical environments and deliver precision tools to enable customers to answer critical questions and empower decisions that drive performance.When we innovate, humans thrive.

2nd Shift (2pm-10:30pm) or 3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am)

Role Purpose: Performs dynamic and static tests in accordance to government regulations, regulatory body specifications and manufacturing requirements. Dynamic tests are performed using free falling impact probes, accelerometers, load cells, displacement transducers and PC based data acquisition systems. Repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating testing and work standards.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plans sequence of testing and certification procedures for instruments (crash test dummies) and equipment.
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and certify other instruments and test equipment.
• Input data information and utilize data acquisition systems to perform system checks and data collection for ATDs.
• Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications.
• Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts.
• Reassembles and certifies instruments and equipment.
• Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.
• May be required to participate in a Company’s internal audit system as an internal auditor.

Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer