Crash Test Technician- Data & Instrumentation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Review test plan with engineers to understand data acquisition and sensor required
• Control instrumentation and data acquisition required to collect crash test data
• Self-Sufficient to prepare test setup, conduct test, and acquire/download the data
• Handle instrumentation for testing:
  • Verify all sensor functionality prior to test
  • Select calibrated equipment for installation on vehicle
  • Assemble instrumentation in uniaxial, biaxial, or triaxial configurations
  • Repair or replace sensors damaged between install and test
• Repair damaged and broken instrumentation:
  • Diagnose instrumentation issues and determine reparability.
  • Solder and splice small gauge wire as necessary
  • Properly document and dispose of non-repairable instrumentation.
• Calibration and Traceability
  • Full responsibility for tracking data acquisition systems and sensor calibrations
  • Document instruments and calibrations in a database environment.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment with other technicians and engineers.
• Ensure the highest quality of data is recorded and processed
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Parts and equipment ordering.
  • Maintain shop equipment and tools.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment.

Experience and Skills

• Experience working in automotive development and testing environment
• Experience instrumenting a test vehicle, system, or component
• Experience with soldering, splicing, and other low voltage electrical repairs.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and sensors
  • Accelerometers, load cells, strain gauges, potentiometers, etc.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and software
  • DTS/DataPro or other systems
• Familiarity with digital signal processing
• Familiarity with calibration standards
• PC skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior.
• Ability to multi-task and meet time constraints.
• Excellent Communication and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills working in a culturally diverse environment.

This is a Contract position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ann Arbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $18 - $25