Sr Instrumentation Technician - 2000007I
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Technician with skills and experience in electronics, testing systems, and sensor calibrations to support the Test Labs and assist in running the Instrumentation Lab. This position supports structural, durability, and performance testing of commercial vehicle brakes, axles, transfer cases, suspensions, and drivelines.
Job Responsibilities:
* Coordinate work described below with test lab managers, engineers, and technicians as well as interfacing with instrumentation suppliers to keep the Test Labs running efficiently and effectively.
* Perform calibrations on physical transducers and engineering laboratories test equipment.
* Transducers include load cells, torque cells, LVDTs, RVDTs, pressure, thermocouples, accelerometers, encoders, Fluke handheld equipment
* Lab Test Systems include MTS Servo-Hydraulics, Link Engineering Dynos, Revolutionary Engineering Dynos, NI LabVIEW, and custom PLC systems
* Configure physical signal conditioners pertaining to strain based transducers.
* Troubleshoot and repair test equipment - contact external vendors when necessary.
* Fabricate custom transducer cables and wiring harnesses.
* Maintain the test controllers and computers that run them.
* Update calibration database and document equipment repair in SharePoint system
* Maintain the Instrumentation Lab equipment, calibration standards, and supplies. Purchase new equipment and supplies as necessary.
* Represent the Instrumentation Lab on Quality and Safety initiatives.
* Assist in developing new test stands for specific applications.
Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity