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Exponent’s Vehicle Engineering Practice provides a wide range of vehicle evaluation and testing services. We work with automobiles, buses, trucks, vans, bicycles, trailers, motorcycles, trains, forklifts, tractors, cranes, mining and construction equipment, ATVs, golf carts, and more. We assist clients in addressing multi-faceted issues related to accident causation, failure analysis, vehicle design, and electrical subsystems, and we provide complex component and full-scale product testing services. A considerable asset of the Vehicle Engineering Practice is the Test and Engineering Center (TEC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The TEC is a highly capable test facility that conducts extensive test projects that support our evaluations. Some of the tests conducted at the Phoenix facility include full-scale vehicle testing, mechanical and electronic component testing, and battery testing.

We are currently seeking an Instrumentation Technician 2 for our Test & Engineering Center in Phoenix, AZ.  In this role, you will work as part of a technician team with a wide range of responsibilities that includes working with our consultants in preparing for and conducting various system, subsystem, and component-level tests.

• Setting up and conducting instrumented test programs of all types
• Set up data acquisition systems, including Dewesoft, Diversified Technical Systems (DTS), National Instruments (cDAQ, LabView, Diadem), automotive CAN devices, and others
• Configure data acquisition systems and assist with set up for battery testing (cell, module, and pack levels)
• Apply strain gauges and complete custom wiring for load measurements unique to specific project needs
• Working individually and within a team environment to determine best test methodologies and document test execution
• Calibrating, maintaining, and repairing instrumentation equipment and transducers
• Troubleshooting instrumentation and other electronic systems
• Circuit design, bread boarding, and interpreting electrical/electronic schematics
• Building cable assemblies that interface with various equipment
• Serving as a lead technician in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Supporting consultant engineers by developing and creating custom test setups
• Specifying and evaluating new lab test equipment required for conducting existing and new test specifications
• Building basic electronics equipment used to conduct testing and to interconnect various pieces of hardware

• Associates degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Systems, or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of instrumented testing experience or a combination of 1 year of instrumentation experience and relevant education in electronics
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of test processes and following test standards
• Familiarity with data acquisition, troubleshooting equipment (O-scope, DVM, etc.), and typical sensors (pressure transducers, accelerometers, load cells, potentiometers, etc.)
• Familiarity with instrumentation, system frequency response, data acquisition techniques, and digital and analog filtering techniques
• Ability to apply experience in data acquisition and test systems to achieve unique project goals through creativity and critical problem-solving
• Familiarity with equipment calibrations and associated procedures
• Excellent soldering ability and good electronic circuit design techniques
• Knowledge and interest in automotive systems and electronic devices
• Ability to operate common hand and machine tools
• Excellent verbal communications skills and a demonstrated dedication to quality and accuracy
• Demonstrated understanding of interfacing electronics with PC based computers
• Must be versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime to meet project deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: 

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent 

https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact 

Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. 

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:

https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.