- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Join a Global Leader in Automotive Crash Testing
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 Automotive Technician to join our team!
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!
Responsibilities
- Perform Vehicle and test facility Setup. Instrument test vehicles and install high-speed cameras in accordance with customer requirements, standard test procedures, and work instructions. Complete mechanical modifications and installations to test articles and equipment.
- Document results through procedures and checklists. Create reports using MS Office Software.
Install Safety restraints on the test vehicle.
Operate, repair, and diagnose HV Battery Systems on Electric Vehicles.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and data collection problems with test equipment and measurement devices.
- Maintain, repair, and upgrade test systems to maximize operational availability and the fidelity and accuracy of all test data. Perform equipment calibration and repairs.
Qualifications
Preferred Education / Experience:
- Automotive Technology Degree
- ASE Certification A6 Highly Preferred
- Autoshop experience a plus
- 3+ years in related discipline or;
- A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
Preferred Knowledge / Ability:
- 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
Why join Calspan?
Be Calspan Culture
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.
Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees
Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.
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 eligible to work in the United States.
