Instrumentation Technician

Humanetics Safety is the pioneer of safety systems used across the automotive, aerospace, defense and transport sectors. It is the market leader in the design and manufacture of the iconic crash test dummies, the world most biofidelic anthropomorphic test devices, and a leader in Active Safety test solutions, crash test equipment and calibration platforms that are used to ensure humans are protected at moments of need. Our hardware devices have exact match digital twins and integrated software platforms that provide customers with powerful solutions to maximize the productivity of their crash test programs. Protecting humans in a world in perpetual motion.

Role Purpose: Perform precision strain gaging and wiring for single and multi-axis load cells. Ensure the department’s processes are performed consistently producing the highest level of quality services to both internal and external customers in a timely manner.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  

• Ability to perform fine Soldering through a stereo microscope for extended periods of time using various tools and adhesives.
• Ability to precisely align and adhere strain gages to horizontal and vertical lines.
• Ability to solder fine insulated copper wire to micro strain gages.
• Ability interpret and understand part specific drawings detailing the placement of strain gages and gage wire routings.
• Perform quality checks of work performed using a multi-meter and electrometer.
• Perform quality checks including bridge resistance and checking for shorts.
• Assist in the development of process sheets for gaging and wiring load cells.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Significant Role Requirements: 

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to problem solve involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Capability

Ability to remain in stationary position for long periods of time utilizing a microscope. Must have attention to detail and fine motor skills.

Customer Focus:  This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company’s future. Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry. External contacts are key to the effective execution of the objectives of the company. Success in this area is vital for the development of the existing and future business.

Critical Competencies:

• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required   
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Understanding of electronics preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office