Safety Lab Test Technician

Amentum•Detroit, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking Safety Lab Test Technicians to support testing in various areas including front/rear impact, interior head impact, head-form impact, Servo and HYGE sled operation, Airbag, and Seatbelts. Responsibilities include fixture fabrication, mechanical preparation and instrumentation, test execution, data collection, and post-test removal of equipment. The role also involves the application, installation, calibration, and troubleshooting of test lab instrumentation such as transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers, and other electrical equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Mechanical and electrical knowledge
Must have a valid drivers’ license to pass PMHV licensing
Ability to use hand tools
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, PHMV exam and background check
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers
Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner
Dependable personal transportation to work site is required

Nice To Haves

Associate in Automotive Technology or related field of study
Experience in an occupant safety testing facility and performance testing on airbag and safety restraint systems
Experience with instrumentation used in safety testing, including TC’s, Load Cells, Strain Gages, String Pots, Accelerometers, CMM equipment, etc.
Equipment experience includes operation of: HYGE or Servo sled, Tinius or Instron, airbags and safety restraint systems
Basic machine shop / fabrication experience

Responsibilities

Support testing in the areas of front/rear impact, interior head impact, head-form impact, Servo and HYGE sled operation, Airbag, Seatbelts, etc.
Fixture fabrication
Mechanical preparation and instrumentation
Test execution
Data collection
Post test removal of test equipment and components
Test Lab instrumentation including application, installation, and calibration and troubleshooting of transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers and other various types of electrical equipment.