Instrumentation Test Technician

Company: Jacobs
Location: Allen Park
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrowYour Impact:Jacobs is the worlds top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers. Customers include not only the worlds major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.The Instrumentation and Calibration Technician is an entry level position, giving those who want to work in the vehicle testing field the opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader.In this position, you are a full-time employee of Jacobs. This is NOT a contract position. You will be eligible for our generous benefit package, including health insurance, dental, vision, generous PTO, paid holidays, 401K, stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.#fordtestgroupBRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDescription:Electrified Powertrain Integration Center (EPIC) calibration technician role will be split between the EPIC Build / Fabrication group and the EPIC Calibration team. You will flex between the two groups dependent on workload. Excellent organizational skills are a must.Becoming safety certified to perform high voltage electrical and mechanical tests is required upon start-up.Job Responsibilities:

• Core tasks include day to day calibration and repair of basic electronic systems related to test equipment.
• Accurate and timely completion of instrumentation calibrations, repairs, and builds.
• Accurate documentation and database entry on a daily basis
• Plan calibration schedule and facilitate communication with operations team
• Calibrate pressure transducers, transmitters, current shunts, battery cyclers, load cells, and handheld/bench top test instruments such as multimeters, process calibrators, thermometers, etc
• Maintain instrumentation equipment, in a state of readiness, to support test programs.
• Operational test support through troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently, be highly organized, self-motivated with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to think through a situation and see the big picture. How do your actions affect the client, fellow employees, and data deliverables.
• Forward thinking adapting the facility for the technology of the future
• Excellent interpersonal skills.Heres What Youll Need:MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience working with instrumentation
  • Technical understanding of data acquisition and instrumentation interface / communication
  • Operational knowledge of instrumentation equipment related to test systems
  • Must be able to read and interpret technical literature, manufacturers specifications, and calibration certifications.
  • Ability to develop and interpret reports and calibration metrics.
  • Experience with computer based database applications.
  • Positive attitude and strong desire to excel
  • Ability to create, read and interpret electrical schematics a plusDesired
    • Associates Degree in electrical, controls, or electronics engineering is a plus
    • Laboratory test experience with demonstrated ability to set-up and run automated testing
    • An understanding of vehicle powertrain, power supply, and vehicle electrical system operation with an emphasis on High Voltage / HEV / BEV applications a plus
    • A working knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems, particularly transducers and their operation temperature, pressure, fluid flow, et al.
    • Fabrication skills a strong plusESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONUnusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
      • Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 50%
      • Climbing: In, on, under, and around vehicles 20%
      • Crawling: Around vehicle test setups, vehicle hoists, etc. 20%
      • Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses and steel toe shoes 20%. Bump cap and gloves when working on vehicles 10%
      • Unusual physical requirements: Climb ladders, reaching over / on top of vehicles 10%, Laying under vehicles for tie-downs/instrumentation 10%
      • High noise level: Hearing protection provided when needed 2%
      • Other: Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), stooping (25%). Job requires manual laborDescription of Work Environment
        • Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Indoors in Garage and vehicle test chamber, ambient temperatures - 95%. Outside work (summer and winter) 5%
        • Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
        • Hazardous conditions - What are they?: Hands on working with high power RF equipment (amplifiers, power meters, coax cables, etc) 40%
        • Travel/transportation requirements: Periodic local travel (for work, training, marketing, etc.) - 5%
        • Other: NAEquipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
          • Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Office equipment (copiers, fax machines, scanners, etc.) 20%
          • Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: Fork lifts 5%, Vehicles hoists 5%, Vehicle chassis dynamometer 40%
          • Tools used in trade - which ones?: Hand tools and electrical tools (soldering iron, etc.) 15%, RF instrumentation (amplifiers, power meters, etc.) 40%
          • Other: NACriticality of Attendance
            • Overtime, regular days, off days: Must be able to work any shift to accommodate test/customer need. Occasional overtime
            • Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Primary shift is days between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. BUT the workload fluctuates and we add shifts, work overtime and flex work schedules as needed to accommodate the work load. (YOU MUST have a flexible work schedule if you consider this position).
            • Necessity for regular attendance: Must attend regularly, be punctual and manage own schedule 100%
            • Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race", color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability," veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language ."

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