Instrumentation Technician 2Exponent's Vehicle Engineering Practice provides a wide range of vehicle evaluation and testing services. We work with automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, bicycles, trailers, motorcycles, trains, forklifts, tractors, cranes, mining and construction equipment, ATVs, golf carts, and more. We assist clients in addressing multi-faceted issues related to accident causation, failure analysis, vehicle design, and electrical subsystems, and we provide complex component and full-scale product testing services.
A considerable asset of the Vehicle Engineering Practice is the Test and Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The TEC is a highly capable test facility that conducts extensive test projects that support our evaluations. Some of the tests conducted at the Phoenix facility include full-scale vehicle testing, mechanical and electronic component testing, and battery testing.We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Technician 2 for our Test & Engineering Center in Phoenix, AZ.
In this role, you will work as part of a technician team with a wide range of responsibilities that includes working with our consultants in preparing for and conducting various system, subsystem, and component-level tests.You will be responsible forSetting up and conducting instrumented test programs of all typesSet up data acquisition systems, including Dewesoft, Diversified Technical Systems (DTS), National Instruments (cDAQ, LabView, Diadem), automotive CAN devices, and othersConfigure data acquisition systems and assist with set up for battery testing (cell, module, and pack levels)Apply strain gauges and complete custom wiring for load measurements unique to specific project needsWorking individually and within a team environment to determine best test methodologies and document test executionCalibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation equipment and transducersTroubleshooting instrumentation and other electronic systemsCircuit design, bread boarding, and interpreting electrical/electronic schematicsBuilding cable assemblies that interface with various equipmentServing as a lead technician in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesSupporting consultant engineers by developing and creating custom test setupsSpecifying and evaluating new lab test equipment required for conducting existing and new test specificationsBuilding basic electronics equipment used to conduct testing and to interconnect various pieces of hardwareYou will have the following skills and qualificationsAssociates degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Systems, or equivalentA minimum of 3 years of instrumented testing experience or a combination of 1 year of instrumentation experience and relevant education in electronicsAbility to demonstrate a working knowledge of test processes and following test standardsFamiliarity with data acquisition, troubleshooting equipment (O-scope, DVM, etc.), and typical sensors (pressure transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers, etc.)Familiarity with instrumentation, system frequency response, data acquisition techniques, and digital and analog filtering techniquesAbility to apply experience in data acquisition and test systems to achieve unique project goals through creativity and critical problem-solvingFamiliarity with equipment calibrations and associated proceduresExcellent soldering ability and good electronic circuit design techniquesKnowledge and interest in automotive systems and electronic devicesAbility to operate common hand and machine toolsExcellent verbal communications skills and a demonstrated dedication to quality and accuracyDemonstrated understanding of interfacing electronics with PC based computersMust be versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime to meet project deadlinesAbility to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams