Engineering Technician

Electrical Engineering Technician

Calspan's Automotive Testing Services, located in Buffalo, NY, is a leader in advanced vehicle and component testing, supporting major automotive and motorsports customers around the world.

As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will operate, maintain, and upgrade equipment used for automotive crash testing. You will support and improve electrical and software-based test systems used for data collection and quality control while working closely with engineers, technicians, and customers in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

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, problem-solving, and hands-on technical work, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and upgrade test systems to maximize operational availability, and the fidelity and accuracy of all test data. Manage equipment calibration, repairs and procurement.
• Help maintain and improve controls and data acquisition systems on test machine Including setup of instrumentation, programming in Matlab, Python, Labview, PLC. Provide support to controls engineer and testing staff on a on-going basis.
• Maintain, improve and document data processing workflows. Support testing staff to ensure consistent and accurate data processing results. Work on existing code in Matlab, Python, LabView.
• Operate test machine, produce data as required by customer on an as needed basis. Understand all facets of testing and be able to fill operator vacancies periodically.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar in related discipline
• 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 test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Testing and inspection principles and procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

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.

Salary Range (min)

USD $22.00/Hr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $27.00/Hr.