Talascend is currently seeking an Automotive Instrumentation Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Allen Park, Michigan.
Overview
The Automotive Instrumentation Technician will install, modify, and calibrate test equipment in development vehicles, supporting automotive testing and instrumentation projects. The role involves wiring, sensor installation, and collaborative work with team members and customers.
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 the Instrumentation Requirement List.
- Assist in performing complete functional inspection and prove-out of instrumentation according to the Instrumentation Quality Assurance.
- Diagnose faulty low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring systems and repair them.
- 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.
- Ability to follow procedures or work instructions provided for assigned projects, such as work requests, shop procedures, and schematic diagrams.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends.
- Good attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certificate in Automotive Technology or related.
- National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification(s).
- State Mechanic Certification(s).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience in soldering, crimping, tube bending, component layout, and packaging on vehicles or subsystems.
- Knowledge of proper installation of thermocouples and pressure transducers.
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.
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.