Test Technician

Humanetics•Farmington Hills, MI

11h

About The Position

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. Other Significant Role Requirements: Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills: Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervision: None Customer Focus: This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company’s future. Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry. Critical Competencies: Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Requirements

Minimum HS diploma or GED required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software.
Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.