Instrumentation Engineering Technician at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC. – EAST LIBERTY, Ohio

TRC is seeking an engineering technician for instrumentation, troubleshooting, and operation of test equipment that will be used in automotive research testing. Engineering technicians provide semi-professional technical support for engineers supporting in such areas as research programs, equipment design, test development, and testing. This position focuses heavily on test instrumentation that involves the use of digital data acquisition equipment. The engineering technician must be able to understand the types of data being collected, recognize when instrumentation and/or equipment is not functioning correctly, and repair as necessary. The engineering technician will also process data to assure it is delivered to the customer per specific requirements. The engineering technician must be able to analyze test data acquired, including the ability to identify patterns and relationships among data channels that may be meaningful, then reporting these observations. Engineering technician should possess a strong and practical understanding of motor vehicles, systems, and equipment. This position may require working in a variety of environments such as: in-vehicle dynamic testing, laboratory testing, outside testing in inclement weather, and at off-site locations that will require interaction with the public.

Configure, test, and maintain instrumentation, process controls of data acquisition systems, electrical systems, robotic platforms to support vehicle test data collection

Work with test engineers to develop test requirements, maintain appropriate documentation, and support design verification via test

Serve as technical owner and subject matter expert for test instrumentation including troubleshooting, SOP/user guide generation

Diagnose circuit issues, find signal integrity problems, debug malfunctions, track issues

Analyze complex signals for distortion, jitter, and other anomalies

Measure signal characteristics (voltage, time, frequency, noise) in prototype and production environments

Own equipment inventory, maintenance, calibration schedule

Work with calibration labs and primary standards for high-precision measurements

Design, build, troubleshoot wire harnesses for vehicle testing

Train test teams for instrumentation, robotic platforms across a variety of use cases and author training material

Manage vector licenses

Own 6S organization and author best practices documentation

Perform data processing and provide data analysis, which may include minor modifications to defined methods or development of data processing scripts

Ensure safe and successful test activities in a variety of environments, wear protective equipment including safety glasses and steel-toed shoes

*TRC Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and is willing to make a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job.

**Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

High school diploma is required

Associates degree in a mechanical engineering technology and/or electronics discipline is preferred

Recognized certification(s) and minimum five years related experience or 10 years demonstrated expertise in applied disciplines is preferred

Practical knowledge and experience of vehicle testing applications

Practical knowledge of science or engineering

Proficient in the use of test equipment and/or tools and machinery

Valid drivers license

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Proficient in the use of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment

Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Standard laboratory environment

May be exposed to temperatures below 0 degree and above 95 degrees

May be exposed to inclement weather

Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers

Capable of positioning ones self into bending, stretching, climbing, or awkward positions