Vehicle Safety Verification Senior Technician

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Review test plan with engineers to understand data acquisition and sensors/instrumentation required
• Control instrumentation and data acquisition required to collect crash test data
• Self-Sufficient to prepare test setup, conduct test, and acquire/download the data
• Handle all instrumentation for testing:
  • Verify all sensor functionality prior to test
  • Select calibrated equipment for installation on vehicle
  • Assemble instrumentation in uniaxial, biaxial, or triaxial configurations
  • Repair or replace sensors damaged between install and test
• Repair damaged and broken instrumentation:
  • Diagnose instrumentation issues and determine reparability
  • Solder and splice small gauge wire as necessary
  • Properly document and dispose of non-repairable instrumentation
• Calibration and Traceability
  • Full responsibility for tracking data acquisition systems and sensor calibrations
  • Document instruments and calibrations in a database environment.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment with other technicians and engineers
• Ensure the highest quality of data is recorded and processed

Additional Responsibilities:

• Parts and equipment ordering
• Maintain shop equipment and tools
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment