Instrumentation Technician

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Full Time Westfield, IN, US

17 days ago Requisition

Founded in 1961, we are a growing manufacturing company. IMMI® is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For over sixty-five years, IMMI has led the way in developing, designing, testing, and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. IMMI’s safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles.

IMMI recently became an ESOP giving team members the opportunity to become owners and share in the company’s future success. IMMI is a dynamic organization serving more than eleven markets and hundreds of customers across multiple countries. IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world’s leading state-of-the-art testing facility. CAPE (Center for Advanced Product Evaluation) is one of the world's premier testing facilities, providing advanced testing and validation services for internal product development and external customers.

As an employee-owned company (ESOP), IMMI offers team members the opportunity to share in the company's success while contributing to industry-leading innovations in transportation safety.

IMMI is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Instrumentation Technician. The Instrumentation Technician supports IMMI's CAPE testing operations by managing, calibrating, maintaining, repairing, and documenting anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), electronic instrumentation systems, data acquisition equipment, and photographic systems used in crash testing and product validation activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring data accuracy, equipment reliability, and compliance with the CAPE Quality Management System.

The Instrumentation Technician works closely with the CAPE Director of Operations to coordinate schedules, prioritize workloads, and maintain equipment readiness. The role partners with Engineering, Fabrication Technicians, and Test Technicians to support both internal and external customer testing programs.

• Perform all tasks related to electronic instrumentation and control systems, ensuring proper operation, calibration, repair, and documentation. This includes:
• Utilization, calibration, maintenance, and repair of instrumentation (rotary/linear pots, load cells, accelerometers, strain gauges, string pots).
• Electrical design and development (circuitry, programming, system integration).
• Software programming and data analysis (DIAdem, C+, Visual Basic, RMC Tools, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Solid Works).
• Connector and cable work (Fischer, LEMO, Amphenol; cable/wire repair; panel building/repair).
• Support electronic control systems and instrumentation integration.
• Build and repair instrumentation panels, cables, and connectors.
• Data acquisition and processing (Messring MBUS, DTS, PLC, data conversion, filtering).
• Calibration and maintenance of ATDs (test dummies), biomechanical systems, transducers, and data acquisition systems.
• Photographic instrumentation (high-speed cameras, lighting systems, video/photometric calibration).
• Accessory systems (electronic brake abort, LED lighting, communication radios, overhead lighting).
• Instrumentation lab activities (soldering, DMM, oscilloscope, power supply, signal generator).
• Manage and document all calibration activities (internal and external), ensuring compliance with required tolerances.
• Develop, manage, and maintain CAPE instrumentation management systems, databases, and software files.
• Provide technical expertise in electrical engineering, instrumentation design, software development, and system troubleshooting.
• Conduct tests at CAPE test centers, ensuring customers receive accurate data, photographs, and video documentation.
• Review and verify calibration certificates for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide training and technical support to CAPE staff on instrumentation, ATDs, and testing processes.
• Monitor and communicate issues affecting safety, equipment functionality, data quality, or project timelines.
• Support continuous improvement by staying current with technology and industry testing standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer information and ensure all records and communications are…