Instrumentation Technician: Sensor Install & Data Acquisition

ACTalent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking an Engineering Technician (Instrumentation) in Fremont, CA for an entry-level to early-career role focused on installing, configuring, and maintaining instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support vehicle and component testing.

You will work with engineering teams to ensure accurate sensor integration, reliable data collection, and timely execution of test plans across R&D and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in an R&D, manufacturing, or test engineering environment in roles such as Instrumentation Technician, Engineering Technician, Test Technician, or similar.
• Proven experience with sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, RTDs, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, load cells, strain gauges).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, wiring diagrams, Ohm's law, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Hands-on data acquisition hardware/software experience (Dewesoft, NI, PEAK).
• Sensor cabling fabrication including soldering, crimping, stripping.
• Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and procure data acquisition equipment and sensors based on test requirements.
• Install sensors and DAQ hardware on vehicles and test articles per test plans.
• Set up data acquisition programs and validate sensor connectivity and functionality.
• Install, calibrate, and set up strain gauges to support testing.
• Maintain sensor library, inventory, calibration workflows, and repairs tracking.
• Create daily work plans to meet test objectives and timelines.
• Provide onsite test support and monitor data quality during tests.
• Document work thoroughly with photos and status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Instrumentation

Sensor integration

Data acquisition

Electrical troubleshooting

DMM usage

Python/C++ basics

CAN signals

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Engineering Technology

Tools

Dewesoft

IPEtronik

National Instruments

PEAK

Job description

ACTalent is seeking an Engineering Technician (Instrumentation) in Fremont, CA for an entry-level to early-career role focused on installing, configuring, and maintaining instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support vehicle and component testing.

You will work with engineering teams to ensure accurate sensor integration, reliable data collection, and timely execution of test plans across R&D and manufacturing environments.