Senior Instrumentation Technician

American Axle & Manufacturing; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain laboratory instrumentation and control systems. You will work with servo-hydraulic controllers, analog and digital controllers, and electrical/hydraulic loops to ensure test equipment accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in relevant testing, strong troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with LabVIEW; MS Office proficiency is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience in mechanical, electrical or automotive testing.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics.
• Computer literacy with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Take general daily job direction and self-execute without direct oversight.
• Maintenance and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Calibration and repair of servo hydraulic controllers and instruments.
• Set up and tear down mechanical fixturing for calibrations.
• Maintain calibration data and coordinate external calibration services.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Analytical abilities

Read schematics

Good communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

## Senior Instrumentation TechnicianApplylocations: Rochester Hills, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JREQ-222903**Job Posting Title**Senior Instrumentation Technician**Job Description Summary**Dauch is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Rochester Hills, MI. In this role, you will calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain laboratory instrumentation and control systems to ensure testing equipment operates accurately and reliably. The ideal candidate has strong electrical and electronic troubleshooting skills, experience using test equipment and hand tools, and a commitment to precision and continuous improvement. Experience with servo-hydraulic systems is a plus. Ready to join the team that's Built to Perform? Apply Today!**Job Description:*** Take general daily job direction and self-execute without direct oversight of supervisor.* Maintenance and repair of AC and DC drives.* Calibration and repair of Servo Hydraulic Controllers.* Calibration of analog and digital controllers and instruments.* Tuning of electrical and hydraulic control loops.* Maintains test equipment calibration data such as recording calibration data points and verifying calibration meets requirements.* Arranging for outside calibration services.* Creation and maintenance of instrumentation data in PLM (Product Life Management) and IPF (Integrated Plant Floor) systems.* Repair and build of wiring harnesses/cables.* Set up and teardown of mechanical fixturing for force calibrations* Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.* Contribute to engineering and organization success by readily adapting to change; continuously seeking opportunities to improve.* All other duties as assigned.**Required Skills and Education*** High School Diploma or GED.* 2 years experience in the mechanical, electrical or automotive testing field.* Basic mechanical skills for working with calibration mechanical set ups.* Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics.* Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic equipment and systems at board level.* Computer Literacy / Familiar with Microsoft Office Applications.* Analytical abilities to solve complex multi failure mode equipment issues.* Proficient oral and written communication skills.* LabVIEW Software Programming knowledge a plus. **About Dauch:**Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more. Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.