Instrumentation Technician I — Testing & Data Acquisition

Exponent Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Exponent’s Vehicle Engineering Practice seeks an Instrumentation Technician 1 for the Phoenix Test & Engineering Center. You will join a technician team handling system, subsystem, and component-level tests, using data acquisition systems and instrumentation to support consultants.

The role requires an Associates degree in Electronics or related field and at least 1 year of instrumented testing experience, with strong soldering, circuit know‑how, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Systems, or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of instrumented testing experience or a combination of 1 year of instrumentation experience and relevant education in electronics.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, troubleshooting equipment (O-scope, DVM, etc.), and typical sensors (pressure transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers, etc.)
• Excellent soldering ability and good electronic circuit design techniques
• Excellent verbal communications skills and a demonstrated dedication to quality and accuracy
• Ability to operate common hand and machine tools
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Setting up and conducting instrumented test programs of all types.
• Setting up data acquisition systems, including Dewesoft, Diversity Technical Systems (DTS), National Instruments (cDAQ, LabView, Diadem), automotive CAN devices, and others.
• Configure data acquisition systems and assist with set up for battery testing (cell, module, and pack levels).
• Applying strain gauges and completing custom wiring for load measurements for specific projects.
• Working individually and within a team to determine test methodologies and document test execution.
• Calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation equipment and transducers.
• Troubleshooting instrumentation and other electronic systems.
• Circuit design, bread boarding, and interpreting electrical/electronic schematics.
• Building cable assemblies interfacing with various equipment.
• Serving as a lead technician in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Supporting consultant engineers by developing and creating custom test setups.
• Specifying and evaluating new lab test equipment for existing and new specs.
• Building basic electronics equipment used to conduct testing and interconnect hardware.

Skills

Soldering

Circuit design

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Automotive electronics

Hand tools

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Electronics

Tools

Dewesoft

Diversified Technical Systems

National Instruments

CAN devices

Job description

Exponent’s Vehicle Engineering Practice seeks an Instrumentation Technician 1 for the Phoenix Test & Engineering Center. You will join a technician team handling system, subsystem, and component-level tests, using data acquisition systems and instrumentation to support consultants.

The role requires an Associates degree in Electronics or related field and at least 1 year of instrumented testing experience, with strong soldering, circuit know‑how, and teamwork.