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Jacobs Instrumentation and Calibration Technician in Livonia, Michigan

Your Impact:

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

We're invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It's our challenge as human beings, too. That's why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world's greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Jacobs is the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

Our experience encompasses virtually every type of automotive test facility, including climatic and driveability wind tunnels; aerodynamic, acoustic, and thermodynamic wind tunnels; emissions test rooms; soak rooms; altitude chambers; engine and powertrain test cells; and electromagnetic anechoic chambers. We not only design and build these facility systems assets but also operate, maintain, and manage these facilities.

BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume responsibility for specific technical areas and prepare procedures as required. Performs wiring and pin/socket assembly and preventive maintenance activities in the facility. Responsibilities include:

· Correct and timely completion of work orders

· Documentation and file maintenance

· Utilize Asset Management database software

· Operate pressure transducers, transmitters, load cells, temperature transmitters, gas analyzers and handheld/bench top test instruments such as multimeters, process calibrators, thermometers.

· Work with computers, Microsoft-Office applications, and other database tools to perform routine tasks.

· Perform equipment lock out as needed

· Manage consumable inventories

· Schematic reading, trouble shoot facility problems, participate in facility upgrade projects

· Planned maintenance - preventive maintenance of instrument/subsystem

· Reactive maintenance - Instrument/system troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair

· Compliance with local safety and quality procedures

Here’s what you’ll need :

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma

  • Have an understanding of 12 volt electronics, instrumentation, engine and drivetrain components and their functions.

  • Computer experience

Desired:

  • Associates Degree or equivalent in instrumentation, electronics, or a related discipline

  • Experience in instrument component repair, and instrumentation / electrical schematic reading.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position (specify and provide % of time required)

· Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. lifted vertically from knee to waist level, 25%

· Climbing: 25%

· Crawling: NA

· Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, slip resistant hardened toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short sleeve shirts, safety glasses, hearing protection on sites.

· Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (75%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%), frequently walking up and down stairs (1 hour). Job requires manual labor.

· High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)

· Other: NA

Description of Work Environment (specify and provide % of time required)

· Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%

· Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA

· Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA

· Travel/transportation requirements: NA

· Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks (specify and provide % of time required)

· Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 25%

· Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMHV, 25%

· Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven sockets, basic hand tools, 25%

· Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance (specify and provide % of time required)

· Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday, 100%

· Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Dayshift but shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours.

· Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%

· Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%

· Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work days to cover weekend testing requirements.

Other Essential Functions

  • Must complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.

  • Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.

  • Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written.

  • Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others.

  • Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.

  • Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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