Automotive Instrumentation Technician

Job ID
135917
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Allen Park, Michigan, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Automotive Instrumentation Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Allen Park, Michigan.

Overview

The Automotive Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing test equipment in development vehicles, building and calibrating sensors, and wiring harnesses. The role involves hands-on work with automotive and instrumentation systems, with training provided for relevant tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and install low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring harnesses, auxiliary battery and electrical systems.
  • Install, adjust, and calibrate sensors, shunts, fiber optics, accelerometers, and data acquisition systems.
  • Collaborate with customers, fabricators, and mechanics to identify sensor installation locations according to instrumentation requirement list.
  • Assist in performing functional inspection and prove-out of instrumentation according to instrumentation quality assurance.
  • Work with electronic functional and measurement tools, such as power supplies, function generators, and multimeters.
  • Maintain records by entering notes into service repair requests.
  • Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
  • Participate in daily shop organization and clean-up.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of mechanic experience, personal or professional.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certificate in automotive technology or related field.
  • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s).
  • State mechanic certification(s).
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Experience performing soldering, crimping, tube bending, component layout, and packaging on vehicles or subsystems.
  • Knowledge of proper installation of thermocouples and pressure transducers (nice to have).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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