Senior Instrumentation Technician

Premier Staffing Solution • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

The Durability Travel Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and field troubleshooting of vehicle instrumentation during long term RLDA programs. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of physical test data used to validate product life and performance under diverse environmental and load conditions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working with instrumentation and DAQ systems in research and development or testing environments such as automotive, aerospace, or heavy equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical principles including experience with soldering, wiring, and harness fabrication.
• High proficiency in installing and troubleshooting physical sensors such as strain gauges and accelerometers including weatherproofing and ruggedizing for long term use.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel up to 100 percent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable working inside a vehicle for extended periods across rough terrain or varying road conditions.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime or off shifts to support critical testing schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercial data acquisition hardware and software with preferred experience using Mars Labs.
• Familiarity with electric vehicle safety protocols and high voltage systems.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including independent root cause analysis and the ability to work effectively in small team environments.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation Setup and Maintenance: Install, wire, and configure a variety of sensors including strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, and WFTs based on engineering schematics.
• Data Acquisition DAQ : Set up, program, and operate data acquisition systems for public road load data collection.
• Vehicle Data Interface: Set up and record onboard vehicle data such as CAN and integrate it with external sensors.
• Field Troubleshooting : Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues related to instrumentation and wiring to minimize testing downtime.
• Logistics and Driving: Safely navigate and drive test vehicles across the country while actively logging data and working collaboratively with the team.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of instrumentation deployment, wiring schematics, calibration certificates, and troubleshooting logs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees