Instrumentation Technician

Insight Global; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Instrumentation technician to join Tesla’s Instrumentation, Calibration and Imaging team, supporting product validation for Robotaxi, Semi and next-gen vehicles. The role covers instrumentation and data acquisition for components, subsystems, and full vehicles in lab and proving-ground settings.

The candidate will work with engineers, install sensors, validate data connections, and perform basic data analysis while coordinating calibration activities and testing kit

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of instrumentation and data acquisition experience or applicable degree/certification.
• Formal electronics training (AC/DC circuits, formulae, and components) or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility to travel within bay area. (Up to 20%)

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and procure required data acquisition and sensors.
• Install sensors and data acquisition hardware on the part or vehicle under test.
• Set up a data acquisition program and validate the connectivity of all the sensors.
• Maintain sensor library, sensor repair, and coordinate calibration activities of all instrumentation.
• Prepare testing kits including wire harness builds on as needed basis.
• Design and create custom brackets and fixtures
• Support testing activities and/or vehicle preparation and tear-down as required by workflow priority.
• Perform onsite support and testing while monitoring and validating data.
• Basic data analysis and data cleanup by working closely with multiple engineering teams

Skills

Sensors

Data acquisition systems

Electronics basics

Test equipment operation

Hand and shop tools

Collaboration with engineers

Driver's license

Multitasking & deadline management

Education

Formal electronics training or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

DEWEsoft

OpenDAQ

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Instrumentation technician who will be a member of Tesla’s Instrumentation, Calibration and Imaging team to support product validation of Tesla products in development; Robotaxi, Semi, Next-gen vehicles, Optimus, etc. Additionally, within this role, the person will continue providing support to the rest of the Tesla products as dictated by the priorities. This role is responsible for performing and overseeing all instrumentation and data acquisition of components, sub-systems, and full vehicles in a laboratory and proving ground environments. The role demands strong electrical fundamentals, attention to detail, rapid iteration amid changing plans, and close collaboration with engineers. The successful candidate for this position will have a broad background in automotive testing.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify, source, and procure required data acquisition and sensors.
• Install sensors and data acquisition hardware on the part or vehicle under test.
• Set up a data acquisition program and validate the connectivity of all the sensors.
• Installation, calibration, and setting up of strain gages or thermocouples is a plus.
• Maintain sensor library, sensor repair, and coordinate calibration activities of all instrumentation.
• Prepare testing kits including wire harness builds on as needed basis.
• Design and create custom brackets and fixtures
• Support testing activities and/or vehicle preparation and tear-down as required by workflow priority.
• Perform onsite support and testing wh.ile monitoring and validating data.
• Basic data analysis and data cleanup by working closely with multiple engineering teams

Skills and Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with sensors such as Thermocouples, Accelerometers, l\Loadcells, Pressure sensors, Torque transducers, Strain gages, etc.
• Experience with data acquisition systems like Labview, DEWEsoft, OpenDAQ, etc.
• Formal electronics training (AC/DC circuits, formulae, and components) or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to operate and use diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools and shop tools.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines.
• A minimum of 3 years of instrumentation and data acquisition experience or applicable degree/certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility to travel within bay area. (Up to 20%)

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].