Crash Test Dummy Technician

Insight Global; Superior (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a crash test technician to support and maintain automotive ATD/Crash Dummy fleet testing operations. You will prepare, maintain, and seat crash test dummies as part of the Vehicle Safety Test Team within the Vehicle Safety Integration Department, focusing on physical crash testing and passive safety across products.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Automotive Technology field or related crash/test experience.
• 1-3 years of hands-on technician experience with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with assembly/disassembly, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical or electronic components.
• Strong electrical aptitude, including soldering, desoldering, wiring, and use of a digital multimeter (DMM).
• Experience with sensor, instrumentation, data acquisition, calibration, or electronic device repair.
• Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment, balancing hands-on repairs, inventory management, and test preparation activities.
• Experience documenting processes, following detailed procedures, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and traceability.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail with little room for error.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, position, and prepare crash test dummies (ATDs) for vehicle testing.
• Set up and verify instrumentation, sensors, and measurements.
• Conduct pre- and post-test inspections, assessments, and troubleshooting.
• Perform dummy maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and inventory tracking.
• Document test data, modifications, and equipment records.
• Support crash test schedules while working closely with engineers and technicians.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation & traceability

Data acquisition

Education

High School Diploma / Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Soldering

Job description

Duration: Minimum 1 year contract possibility for extensions & conversion

START: ASAP

Shift: 5 days onsite (Monday-Friday)

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Automotive Technology field and/or experience in a crash/safety test facility
• 1-3 years of hands-on technician experience with strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with assembly/disassembly, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical or electronic components
• Strong electrical aptitude, including soldering, desoldering, wiring, and use of a digital multimeter (DMM)
• Experience with sensor, instrumentation, data acquisition, calibration, or electronic device repair
• Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment, balancing hands-on repairs, inventory management, and test preparation activities
• Experience documenting processes, following detailed procedures, and maintaining a high level of accuracy and traceability
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail with little room for error

Summary

Insight Global is looking for a crash test technician to support and maintain our automotive clients ATD/Crash Dummy fleet testing operations. We are looking for a hard-working automotive engineering test technician who is eager to use their skills to prepare, maintain, and seat crash test dummies. You will be apart of the vehicle Safety Test Team and Crash Test Laboratory. The Vehicle Safety Test Team is part of the Vehicle Safety Integration Department which focuses on the physical crash testing and passive safety for all of the company’s products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, position, and prepare crash test dummies (ATDs) for vehicle testing
• Set up and verify instrumentation, sensors, and measurements
• Conduct pre- and post-test inspections, assessments, and troubleshooting
• Perform dummy maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and inventory tracking
• Document test data, modifications, and equipment records
• Support crash test schedules while working closely with engineers and technicians
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Compensation: $23-$27/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.