In this position you will work as a member of IDIADA’s instrumentation and ATD
department supporting vehicle, component and safety hardware safety tests.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the conductance of various tests and projects.
- Operate diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, soldering iron and multimeter.
- Install and verify sensors and data acquisition as required for vehicle and component tests including force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers.
- Perform calibrations on various sensors (force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers) and Crash Test Dummies.
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, verify, and reassemble Crast Test Dummies
- Bench check sensor and Crash Test Dummies to ensure they function and measure properly.
- Install and extract sensors, data acquisition and Crash Test Dummies from test vehicles.
- Fabricate, assemble, maintain and repair of wiring harnesses and connectors to multiple types of crash sensors.
- Crash test execution and data acquisition reporting.
- Collect crash test data using force transducers, accelerometers, strain gages, string potentiometers, vehicle CAN channels, etc.
- Interpret test results, compile data and generate all data reports accurately and on time.
- Maintain all work area documentation including note logs, check sheets and part inventory.
- Maintain and operate a safe, clean and organized working environment.
- High School Diploma: two-year technical degree or prior trade experience preferred.
- Proficient operation of computers and excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Working knowledge of diagnostic equipment, hand tools, power tools, soldering iron and multimeter.
- Ability to utilize various tools and measurement techniques.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in projects and a continuously evolving industry. Must be able to improvise.
- Must be a team player. Must be able to work within and across various company
- departments.
Job Functions:
- Must be physically able to support test preparation and execution in an outdoor environment.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours and weekends.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Meet all workplace health and safety requirements and practices.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (100% Premium costs paid by Company)
- Voluntary Dental insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Simple IRA Plan (3% Company Match)
Schedule:
Successful applicants will be able to quickly learn technical information and interested in working in a hands-on, high-stakes environment with many opportunities for professional development.
APPLUS IDIADA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
