Instrumentation Technician

Calspan’s Automotive Crash Facility, located in Buffalo, NY, is recognized worldwide for its leadership in vehicle safety testing. With a mission to advance the science of crash testing, we’re seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician to support and improve our state-of-the-art test systems.

In our fast-paced, precision-driven lab environment, you’ll work alongside a talented team and contribute to projects for top automotive manufacturers across the globe.

This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strong Be Calspan Values and a commitment to innovation. If you're passionate about technology, safety, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

• →Performing 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 when applicable.
• →Understand OEM test request for upcoming test instrumentation required for test article. Assemble instrumentation required and make placards for test article

• 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

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.