Instrumentation Technician

Jobtailor

Tukwila (WA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer technician to support electrical fabrication, instrumentation installation, and testing in Tukwila, WA. The role involves reading wire harness diagrams, assembling wire/fiber optic bundles, and performing qualification tests on various equipment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year reading harness diagrams, 1+ year electrical fabrication experience, and 3+ years in strain gaging or aircraft electrical systems; relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience reading wire harness diagrams and installation schematics (1+ year).
Experience in electrical fabrication and required processes (1+ year).
Strain gaging and aircraft electrical systems experience preferred (3+ years).

Responsibilities

Receive work assignments and obtain necessary materials and equipment.
Obtain engineering drawings and test documents as required.
Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles used to connect test equipment.
Set up and perform qualification test, bench test, or automatic test as required per work assignment.
Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages.
Use a scissor or boom lift to access areas for instrumentation installation.
Modify test equipment to meet engineering configuration.
Select proper hand, power, and bench tools for the operation.
Use shop tools and any test equipment to complete work.
Write tie-ins, and maintain records such as work log.
Devise and build shop aids and work around methods as necessary.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
Maintain personal and tool certifications as required.
Comply with tool control policies.

Skills

Electrical fabrication

Strain gaging

Instrumentation installation

Wire harness diagram reading

Record keeping

Problem solving

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Bench Tools

Boom Lift

Scissor Lift

Job description

Responsibilities

Receive work assignment from team leader or supervisor and obtain necessary materials and equipment
Obtain appropriate engineering drawings and test documents, as required, for assignment
Fabricate wire or fiber optic bundles used to connect various types of test and computer equipment together
Set up and perform qualification test, bench test, or automatic test as required per work assignment
Install fiber optic strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers, and strain gages
Use a scissor or boom lift to access areas for instrumentation installation
Perform modification of test equipment to meet engineering configuration
Select proper hand, power, and/or bench tools needed to perform required operation
Use shop tools and any test equipment required to complete work assignment
Write tie-ins, and maintain records such as work log
Devise and/or build shop aids and work around methods as necessary
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
Maintain personal and tool certifications as required
Comply with applicable tool control policies

Requirements

1+ year of experience reading and interpreting wire harness diagrams and installation schematics
1+ year of experience in electrical (wire shop) fabrication and required processes
3+ years of strain gaging experience (preferred)
3+ years of experience in Aircraft Electrical systems (preferred)
Certification(s) in Electrical (Crimping, Bond and Ground); Mechanical (Fork lift, Hand truck, Pressure/vacuum); or Safety (Electrical, Egress, Explosives) (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical fabrication processes, including wire harness diagram interpretation and strain gaging. Proficient in using various hand and power tools while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

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