Calspan Mobility & Safety provides premier automotive testing services to the transportation industry to help make vehicles and roadways safer. Calspan operates as an independently owned and operated automotive testing site that values customer security and confidentiality.

The Calspan Automotive Crash Facility, located in Buffalo, NY, is an international leader in automotive crash testing and always improves and advances the science. The Electrical Engineering Technician will support test lab operations and maintenance in Calspan’s fully enclosed facility with its MESSRING propulsion system and micro track. 

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade test systems to maximize operational availability and the fidelity and accuracy of all test data. Manage equipment calibration, repairs, and procurement.
• Help maintain and improve controls and data acquisition systems on the test machine, including setting up instrumentation and programming in Matlab, Python, Labview, and PLC. Provide ongoing support to engineers and testing staff.
• Maintain, improve and document data processing work-flows. Support testing staff to ensure consistent and accurate data processing results. Work on existing code in Matlab, Python, LabView.
• Operate test machine, produce data as required by customer on an as needed basis. Understand all facets of testing and be able to fill operator vacancies periodically.

Preferred Education / Experience:

• AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar 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 test procedures for engineering, scientific, or real-time data acquisition
• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
• Testing and inspection principles and procedures
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

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.

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 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), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Universal 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 Test Services supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.