Test Technician

Role Purpose: Performs dynamic and static tests in accordance with government regulations, regulatory body specifications and manufacturing requirements.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plans sequence of testing and certification procedures for instruments (crash test dummies) and equipment.
• Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and certify other instruments and test equipment.
• Communicate with laboratory supervisor and manufacturing on a regular basis to insure rapid resolution to issues and consistency of applied methodologies.
• Input data information and utilize data acquisition systems to perform system checks and data collection for ATDs.
• Maintain the physical lab and equipment related to the calibration laboratory.  This activity includes general housekeeping as well as maintaining a program for all required equipment to insure continued tractability to and compliance with ISO/IEC Guide 17025.
• Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications.
• Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts.
• Reassembles and certifies instruments and equipment.
• Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.
• May be required to participate in a Company’s internal audit system as an internal auditor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum HS diploma or GED required.
• A two-year technical degree (ASME) or equivalent from an accredited technical institution is preferred. 
• Demonstrable equivalent experience in the instrumentation discipline or a related field will be considered. 
• One to three years of related experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Prior Experience in an ISO/IEC or A2LA certified laboratory a plus.