Instrumentation Technician

neteffects; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in safety solutions is seeking a Product Instrumentation Technician to manage and maintain electronic instrumentation systems. The successful candidate will perform calibration, troubleshooting, and support data acquisition while ensuring compliance with established procedures. This full-time role is based in Westfield, Indiana, and requires technical expertise and hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with DMM and oscilloscopes.
• Proficient in computers and data collection software.
• Physically capable to perform job tasks and travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure calibration of electronic instrumentation and test equipment.
• Document all calibration activities and manage instrumentation systems.
• Train staff on the use of ATDs and instrumentation.

Skills

Soldering

Data processing

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Technical expertise

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology

Equivalent military/industrial experience

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Waveform generator

Job description

Job Title: Product Instrumentation Technician
Location: Westfield, IN, United States
Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Description:

Client is seeking an Instrumentation Technician who will perform all tasks and functions to utilize, calibrate, maintain, repair, manage, document, select, design, develop, and plan the use of ATDs (anthropomorphic testing devices), electronic instrumentation, and photographic instrumentation.

Client is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For almost sixty years, Client has led the way in developing, designing, testing, and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. Client’s safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off-road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles. Privately owned and headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, Client also operates eight additional global facilities and is home to VIP steering wheels and Product, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility.

Job Summary:

Perform all tasks and functions related to electronic instrumentation. Ensure that all control and instrumentation devices and equipment are maintained and calibrated, including:

• Utilize and repair electronic instrumentation

• Calibrate electronic instrumentation

• Design and development (electrical circuits, programming)

• Programming (DIADem, C+, Visual Basic, RMC Tools, Python, LabView, MATLAB, SolidWorks)

• Connector types (Fischer, LEMO, Amphenol)

• Maintenance and troubleshooting (cable repair, wire repair, connectors, panel repair and building)

• Instrumentation (rotary pots, linear pots, load cells, accelerometers, strain gauges, string pots)

• Supporting data acquisition (Messring MBUS, DTS, PLC, data conversion, filtering)

• Maintain and calibrate test dummies

• Instrumentation lab work (soldering, DMM, oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator)

• Photographic instrumentation for data collection

• Accessory equipment such as electronic brake abort systems, LED lighting, radios, overhead high-speed lighting systems

Responsibilities:

• Formulate, develop, manage, and maintain all Product instrumentation management systems

• Provide reliable technical and electrical engineering expertise for Product

• Manage outside calibration of ATDs and instrumentation

• Document all calibration activities

• Design and maintain instrumentation databases

• Maintain and repair ATDs and instrumentation as needed

• Perform calibrations and related tasks for data acquisition and photometric systems

• Conduct tests following established procedures to ensure data integrity

• Review and QA calibration certificates

• Train staff on ATD and instrumentation use

• Provide instrumentation support for Product operations and test centers

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology, electronics technology, computer technology, or equivalent military/industrial experience

• Proficient with computers and software for data collection, processing, and instrumentation control

• Hands-on experience using DMM, oscilloscope, waveform generator, etc.

• Skilled in soldering and cable/connector assembly

• Physically able to perform job functions and travel as needed

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

• Available to support after-hours/weekend testing and deadlines

About Theoris:

Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.