Test Technician - TIRE
AI Summary
Operates and maintains test equipment for tire performance testing, troubleshoots electrical and mechanical issues, and documents procedures and results.
About this role
Overview
Calspan is the premier independent provider of testing and technology development services, solutions, and systems in the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. We are looking for a Test Technician to join our 3rd shift team!
Calspan’s Tire Performance Testing team provides tire research and testing services. The unique capabilities of the laboratory are used to help innovators measure and understand tire performance and characteristics for all types of tires, from automobiles, trucks, and aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Support testing by efficiently operating equipment and ensuring accurate results and records. Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after testing.
- Perform set-up and installation of equipment, instrumentation, cable routing, soldering and checkout before, during and after the test.
- Support the maintenance, installation and repair of test equipment to maximize operational availability.
- Document test procedures and installations. Provide guidance with data calculation.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- AAS or Bachelors in related discipline
- 3+ years in related discipline or;
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
- Troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Perform operations and execute moderately complex test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition
- Read and understand engineering plans and specifications
- Read drawings and troubleshoot
- Microsoft Office
- Must be able to work 3rd shift
Be Calspan...
At Calspan, we want you to feel supported from day one. Our team members enjoy affordable, competitive benefits; four weeks of PTO; 10 company holidays; onsite training; and opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and make an impact.
Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.
The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
All candidates must be 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.
Salary Range (min)
USD $23.00/Hr.Salary Range (max)
USD $28.00/Hr.Skills
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