Instrumentation Technician II — Test & Data Acquisition

Exponent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Exponent's Vehicle Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an Instrumentation Technician 2 to join a multidisciplinary test team responsible for instrumented testing across automotive and heavy equipment programs.

You will set up data acquisition, calibrate equipment, build wiring, and support engineers with custom test setups, with opportunities to lead and grow within a collaborative, safety-focused environment at Exponent.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Systems, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of instrumented testing experience or 1 year of instrumentation experience with relevant electronics education.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, troubleshooting equipment (O-scope, DVM), and typical sensors.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and conducting instrumented test programs of all types.
• Set up data acquisition systems, including Dewesoft, DTS, NI (cDAQ, LabVIEW, Diadem), CAN devices and others.
• Configure data acquisition systems and assist with battery testing (cell, module, pack).
• Apply strain gauges and complete custom wiring for load measurements.
• Work individually and in teams to determine test methodologies and document execution.
• Calibrate, maintain, and repair instrumentation equipment and transducers.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and other electronic systems.
• Circuit design, bread boarding, and interpreting electrical/electronic schematics.
• Build cable assemblies interfacing with various equipment.
• Serve as a lead technician in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Support consultant engineers by developing and creating custom test setups.
• Specify and evaluate new lab test equipment for existing and new specs.
• Build basic electronics equipment used to conduct testing and interconnect hardware.

Skills

Instrumentation testing

Data acquisition

Electronics/test equipment

Soldering

Circuit design

Automotive systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Overtime willingness

Independent work

Education

Associates degree in Electronics

Tools

O-scope

DVM

LabVIEW

CAN devices

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

Exponent's Vehicle Engineering Practice in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an Instrumentation Technician 2 to join a multidisciplinary test team responsible for instrumented testing across automotive and heavy equipment programs.

You will set up data acquisition, calibrate equipment, build wiring, and support engineers with custom test setups, with opportunities to lead and grow within a collaborative, safety-focused environment at Exponent.