Test Instrumentation Specialist

Roush•Livonia, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading. We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. The Test Instrumentation Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the readiness of emissions equipment, supporting test equipment and instrumentation for efficient operation of engine and vehicle testing in a laboratory environment. The role will include supporting the programming of test cell automation systems in support of the engine and vehicle testing. The Test Instrumentation Specialist will work in concert with Lab Technicians, Operations support personnel, and Test Engineers in executing customer-based test requests.

Requirements

No previous experience required
Associate degree in an automotive field or related technical certification(s)
Experience with calibration and maintenance on test instrumentation and equipment
Must be proactive, hardworking, and resilient
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints and equipment user manuals
Must be proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and equipment
Knowledge of and ability to perform testing network maintenance, programming and software updates
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field
Minimum of 3 years of automotive testing experience
Knowledge of automotive testing equipment
Knowledge of AVL or A&D testing systems and equipment
Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing methods

Responsibilities

Maintains and troubleshoots engine and vehicle emissions measurement systems for critical Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources BOARD CARB certification testing as well as general development testing
Perform test cell automation system programming in support of highly technical engine and vehicle development and certification testing
Maintains test cell operations, data acquisition systems, installs, programs, troubleshoots, repairs and assembles test systems, general and specialized instrumentation
Integration of emissions and measurement equipment into test cell automation systems
Installs, operates, modifies, and troubleshoots PCs and PC networks used for test lab activities
Evaluates and specifies new equipment; develops new technology; installs and maintains electronic engine monitoring systems
Maintains parts and equipment inventories
Reads and interprets electrical wiring diagrams
Resolve problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts
Suggests new process improvements
Interfaces with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions