Engineering Technician

Calspan LLC•Buffalo, NY

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Calspan’s Automotive Testing Services, located in Buffalo, NY, is a leader in advanced vehicle and component testing, supporting major automotive and motorsports customers around the world. As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will operate, maintain, and upgrade equipment used for automotive crash testing. You will support and improve electrical and software-based test systems used for data collection and quality control while working closely with engineers, technicians, and customers in a fast-paced laboratory environment. This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strong Be Calspan Values and a commitment to innovation. If you're passionate about technology, problem-solving, and hands-on technical work, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar in related discipline
3+ years in related discipline or; A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
Troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems
Electrical and electronic principles
Perform operations and execute test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition
Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Testing and inspection principles and procedures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Programming in Matlab, Python, Labview, PLC

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair and upgrade test systems to maximize operational availability, and the fidelity and accuracy of all test data.
Manage equipment calibration, repairs and procurement.
Help maintain and improve controls and data acquisition systems on test machine Including setup of instrumentation, programming in Matlab, Python, Labview, PLC.
Provide support to controls engineer and testing staff on a on-going basis.
Maintain, improve and document data processing workflows.
Support testing staff to ensure consistent and accurate data processing results.
Work on existing code in Matlab, Python, LabView.
Operate test machine, produce data as required by customer on an as needed basis.
Understand all facets of testing and be able to fill operator vacancies periodically.