Measurement Technician

Overview

Calspan is seeking aMeasurement Technician to support automotive crash test and vehicle development programs. This is a hands-on role working directly with prototype and pre-production vehicles in a fast-paced testing environment.

This position focuses on measuring, marking up, and 3D scanning vehicles before and after crash testing to provide accurate, high-quality data to our engineering teams and customers. Prior experience with CMM or metrology systems is helpful, but not required — Calspan will train motivated candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Perform pre-test vehicle measurements and physical markup per test plans and customer requirements

• Conduct post-test measurements and 3D scans to document deformation and test results

• Operate portable measurement equipment such as CMM arms and 3D scanners (training provided)

• Accurately document measurements, scan data, and observations

• Work closely with test engineers, technicians, and vehicle preparation teams

• Reading and comprehending testing procedures and protocols

• Ensure accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to established procedures

• Identify and communicate measurement issues or inconsistencies

• Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow all safety and PPE requirements

• Support continuous improvement of measurement tools and processes

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working hands-on with vehicles

• High attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures

• Ability to document work clearly and communicate technical information

• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Willingness to work overtime as required (ample overtime available)

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including uneven surfaces

• Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting

• Ability to work around damaged vehicles, debris, and industrial test environments

• Ability to visually identify issues and respond to safety signals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, testing, or inspection environments

• Familiarity with CMMs, laser scanning, 3D scanning, or optical measurement systems

• Background in quality, dimensional inspection, or vehicle preparation

• Engineering Technology degree or related technical education, or equivalent hands-on experience

Work Environment

• Automotive crash test and development facility

• Hands-on work with prototype and pre-production vehicles

• Fast-paced environment driven by customer and test schedules

• Over time opportunities are common and anticipated

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 a 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 $26.00/Hr.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Buffalo

Job ID 2026-2645

Category Operations