• Technician, Automotive Crash

    Calspan (Buffalo, NY)


    Overview

     

    Join a Global Leader in Automotive Crash Testing

     

    Calspan’s Automotive Crash Facility, located in Buffalo, NY, is recognized worldwide for its leadership in vehicle safety testing. With a mission to advance the science of crash testing, we’re seeking a skilledTechnicianto support and improve our state-of-the-art test systems.

     

    In our fast-paced, precision-driven lab environment, you’ll work alongside a talented team and contribute to projects for top automotive manufacturers across the globe.

     

    This is your chance to be part of a company with a proud 75-year legacy, built on strongBe Calspan Valuesand a commitment to innovation. If you're passionate about technology, safety, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

    Responsibilities

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

     

    + Support testing by efficiently operating equipment and ensuring accurate results and records. Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after testing.

    + Perform set-up and installation of equipment, instrumentation, cable routing, soldering, and checkout before, during, and after the test.

    + Support the maintenance, installation, and repair of test equipment to maximize operational availability.

    + Document test procedures and installations. Provide guidance with data calculation.

    Qualifications

    Preferred Education / Experience:

    + AAS or Bachelors in related discipline

    + 3+ years in related discipline or;

    + A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

    Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

    + Troubleshooting mechanical or electrical problems

    + Electrical and electronic principles

    + Perform operations and execute moderately complex test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition

    + Read and understand engineering plans and specifications

    + Read drawings and troubleshoot

    + Microsoft Office

     

    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 $25.00/Hr.

     

    Salary Range (max)

     

    USD $30.00/Hr.

     

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    Job LocationsUS-NY-Buffalo

     

    Job ID 2025-2514

     

    Category Operations