Certification Lab Technician of Crash Test Dummies

Certification Lab Technician - 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm) Role Purpose: Performs dynamic and static tests in accordance to government regulations, regulatory body specifications and manufacturing requirements. Dynamic tests are performed using free falling impact probes, accelerometers, load cells, displacement transducers and PC based data acquisition systems. Repairs electrical, mechanical, electromechanical equipment for conformance to established standards, and assists in formulating testing and work standards. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Plans sequence of testing and certification procedures for instruments (crash test dummies) and equipment. Sets up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and certify other instruments and test equipment. Input data information and utilize data acquisition systems to perform system checks and data collection for ATDs. Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects. Measures parts for conformity with specifications. Aligns, repairs, replaces, and balances component parts. Reassembles and certifies instruments and equipment. Assists engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment. May be required to participate in a Company’s internal audit system as an internal auditor. Other duties as assigned   Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Internet software. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.   Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.   While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.     Critical Competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings. Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.               Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.