Instrumentation, Wiring and Calibration Technician

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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…