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Humanetics Test Technician in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Humanetics Safety is the pioneer of safety systems used across the automotive, aerospace, defense and transport sectors. It is the market leader in the design and manufacture of the iconic crash test dummies, the world most biofidelic anthropomorphic test devices, and a leader in Active Safety test solutions, crash test equipment and calibration platforms that are used to ensure humans are protected at moments of need. Our hardware devices have exact match digital twins and integrated software platforms that provide customers with powerful solutions to maximize the productivity of their crash test programs. Protecting humans in a world in perpetual motion.

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 Company’s internal audit system as an internal auditor.

· Other duties as assigned

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.

Education and/or Experience:

· Minimum HS diploma or GED required.

· 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

At Humanetics, privacy and information security is a critical feature of our corporate culture and is the responsibility of all employees.

Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

Job Details

Job Function Direct Labor

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Regular

Education Level High School

Travel Required No

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