Instrumentation, Wiring and Calibration Technician

PAE Government Services Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. in Livonia, MI is seeking an Instrumentation, Wiring, and Calibration Technician to support automotive testing facilities leadership. You will handle wiring, calibration, and instrumentation tasks with emphasis on safety and documentation.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, basic electronics knowledge, and willingness to learn. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to advance in a leading automotive testing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; understanding of 12V electronics and instrumentation preferred.
• Associates Degree or equivalent in instrumentation, electronics, or related discipline desired.
• Experience with instrument components repair and reading electrical schematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for specific technical areas and prepare procedures.
• Perform wiring and pin/socket assembly and preventive maintenance.
• Document and maintain files; operate instrumentation and test equipment; use Asset Management software.

Skills

12V electronics

Instrumentation

Engine components

Drivetrain components

Computer experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree (preferred in instrumentation/electronics)

Tools

Soldering

Basic hand tools

Job description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motorsports community. We are hiring an Instrumentation, Wiring, and Calibration Technician to work in Livonia, MI. This is a position for those with some knowledge and experience in automotive, either on the job or as a hobby. We are looking for someone with a passion for automotive and an enthusiasm to learn automotive testing from a leader in the industry. We offer full benefits and unlimited opportunity to build your career.

Job Responsibilities:

Assume responsibility for specific technical areas and prepare procedures as required. Performs wiring and pin/socket assembly and preventive maintenance activities in the facility. Responsibilities include: correct and timely completion of work orders. Documentation and file maintenance. Utilize Asset Management database software. Operate pressure transducers, transmitters, load cells, temperature transmitters, gas analyzers and handheld/bench top test instruments such as multimeters, process calibrators, thermometers. Work with computers, Microsoft-Office applications, and other database tools to perform routine tasks. Perform equipment lock out as needed. Manage consumable inventories. Schematic reading, troubleshoot facility problems, participate in facility upgrade projects. Planned maintenance - preventive maintenance of instrument/subsystem. Reactive maintenance - instrument/system troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair. Compliance with local safety and quality procedures. Placing instrumentation on test parts (using thermal couples). Calibration of test equipment. Potential for building wire harnesses. Potential strain-gauge installation.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and /or Skill Requirements:

High School Diploma. Have an understanding of 12 volt electronics, instrumentation, engine and drivetrain components and their functions. Computer experience. Desired: Associates Degree or equivalent in instrumentation, electronics, or a related discipline. Experience in instrument component repair, and instrumentation / electrical schematic reading.

Essential Functions of the Position

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position. Lifting up to 50 lbs. lifted vertically from knee to waist level, 25% climbing. 25% crawling. Special clothing/equipment (wearing): safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, safety glasses, hearing protection on sites. Unusual physical requirements: sitting 75%, standing 50%, bending 25%, stooping 25%, frequently walking up and down stairs (1 hour). Job requires manual labor. High noise level: audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB). Other: NA.

Work Environment

Inside? Inside. 100% extreme temperatures involved: NA. Hazardous conditions: NA. Travel/transportation requirements: NA. Other: NA.

Equipment and Machines

Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated: computers, phone. 25% vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which: NA. Tools used in trade: basic hand tools, soldering. 50% other: NA.

Criticality of Attendance

Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday, 100% shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: dayshift but shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Necessity for regular attendance: critical, 100%. Urgency for punctuality: critical, 100%. Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements. Other Essential Functions: Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check. Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Compensation Details

N/A

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax-saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance. Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Accommodation Request

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please complete our Accommodation Request. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].