Automotive Build Technician I

Instrumentation Technician I

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Summary:

The Instrumentation Technician I will install test equipment in development vehicles such as thermocouples, transducers, sensors, fiberoptics, accelerometers. The role will build, modify, adjust and calibrate installed devices. This role will build and install low voltage wire harnesses to drawings and schematics. The Instrumentation Technician I will be mentored and supported by team members on project work and customer interactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and install low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring harnesses, auxiliary battery and electrical systems.

Install, adjust and calibrate sensors, shunts, fiber optics, accelerometers and data acquisition systems.

Collaborate with Customers, Fabricators, and Mechanics to identify required locations for sensor installation according to Instrumentation Requirement List (IRL).

Assist in performing complete functional inspection and prove-out of instrumentation according to Instrumentation Quality Assurance (IQA).

Diagnose faulty low voltage automotive and instrumentation wiring systems and repair.

Work with electronic functional and measurement tools, such as power supplies, function generators, and multimeter.

Maintain records by entering notes into service repair requests.

Keep shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs.

Participate in daily shop organization and clean-up.

Education and Experience (required):

High school diploma or equivalent.

6 month - year previous experience required.

Valid drivers license.

Education and Experience (preferred):

Certificate in Automotive Technology or related.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification(s).

State Mechanic Certification(s).

Experience performing soldering, crimping, tube bending, component layout and packaging on vehicles or subsystems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):

Able to follow procedures or work instructions provided for assigned projects, such as work requests, shop procedures and shop manuals, publications or schematic diagrams.

Good organizational skills and works well independently and as part of a team.

Good communication and time management skills.

Good attention to detail.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred):

Knowledge of proper installation of thermocouples and pressure transducers.

Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.