Passive Safety Sled Test Technician

The Role (What to Expect):The Passive Safety Crash & Sled Test team is responsible for executing, analyzing, and reporting on crash and sled tests within required program timelines, primarily focusing on vehicle development, regulatory certification, and consumer protection crash testing. Team consists of Test Engineers and Engineering Technicians, specializing in Vehicle & Mechanical prep, Instrumentation & ATD (Anthropomorphic Test Devices, or crash test dummies), and Imaging.Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):This position will work to prepare sled bucks and test samples for sled testing, execute testing, teardown of tests, & analyzing results from the testing. Retrofit and rebuild test samples as required. Complete seat and test dummy positioning procedures using a Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) Use sensors, operate data acquisition systems, and set up still and high-speed cameras to record required test data Thoroughly document test setup details and test incidents. Install and remove sled test fixtures, lab equipment, and ballast weights, as required. Diagnose test equipment malfunctions and repairs by applying knowledge of shop mechanics using gauges, meters, hand tools, and power tools.Order/pick-up parts and equipment as required.Perform timely 5s duties and maintain organized laboratory at all times.Always operate and maintain a safe working environment for all employees