Engineering Technician - Instrumentation

Calspan; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Onsite training

Job summary

Calspan’s Automotive Crash Facility in Buffalo, NY, seeks a hands-on technician to install force-measurement sensors and instruments on test vehicles. You will document installations in Excel, follow procedures, and collaborate with test engineers and prep teams in a fast-paced environment.

Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail are essential, with overtime opportunities and onsite training provided.

Qualifications

• Set-up and installation of force measurement equipment (accelerometers, string pots, sensors) per test procedures.
• Document installation of instrumentation in Excel per testing requirements.
• Read and follow testing procedures and protocols with accuracy and safety.
• Willingness to learn new software and document work clearly.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire instrumentation on test vehicles and fixtures.
• Read and interpret engineering procedures and drawings.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and comply with PPE requirements.
• Support test engineers and vehicle prep teams to meet schedules.
• Assist with continuous improvement of measurement tools and processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Education

Engineering Technology degree or related technical education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Join Calspan?

4 weeks PTO year 1, 10 Paid Company Holiday, including 2 paid days off at Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years & 4th of July! . We invest in our employees by providing highly affordable/ competitive benefits, company pays 90%, onsite training, development and promotional opportunities.

Calspan’s Automotive Crash Facility, located in Buffalo, NY, is recognized worldwide for its leadership in vehicle safety testing. With a mission to advance the science of crash testing

What You’ll Do

Performing set-up and installation of force measurement sensing equipment such as accelerometers, string pots, and other misc. sensors Follow test procedures to install instrumentation in accordance with customer requirements Utilize Microsoft Excel to document installation of instrumentation for testing Work closely with test engineers, technicians, and vehicle preparation teams Reading and comprehending testing procedures and protocols Ensure accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to established procedures Identify and communicate issues or inconsistencies with customer requests Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow all safety and PPE requirements Support continuous improvement of measurement tools and processes

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working hands-on with vehicles
• High attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures
• Ability to document work clearly and communicate technical information
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to work overtime as required (ample overtime available)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications Preferred

Not Required:

• Engineering Technology degree or related technical education, or equivalent hands-
  on experience
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
• Troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems
• Electrical and electronic principles
• Perform operations and execute moderately complex test procedures for
  engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition
• Read and understand engineering plans and specifications
• Read drawings and troubleshoot
• Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including uneven surfaces
• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
• Ability to work around damaged vehicles, debris, and industrial test environments
• Ability to visually identify issues and respond to safety signals

Work Environment

• Automotive crash test and development facility
• Hands-on work with prototype and pre-production vehicles
• Fast-paced environment driven by customer and test schedules
• Overtime is common and expected

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.