Wind Tunnel Test Technician

Jacobs, with 2012 revenues of nearly $11 billion, is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services. Building strong, long-term relationships with our clients is the key to our success as a company. 

Our commitment to sustainability helps us build a stronger company, solve our client's toughest challenges, and create a brighter future for our employees. 

Position Overview: 

The Wind Tunnel Test Technician postion responsibilities will be progressive, and assigned based on individual skills. Specific skills in mechanical and electrical maintenance, instrumentation, calibration, computers and networks, automotive mechanics and racing industry knowledge. 

Responsibilites: 

The Wind Tunnel Test Technician will be cross-functional and expected to support all functions of the operation, including: 

• Test cell operation;
• Verification of vehicle instrumentation quality;
• Test vehicle installation in the test facility;
• Installation of test hardware on test articles;
• General test support activities;
• Programming of automated test procedures using wind tunnel control software; and
• Mechanical component assembly and maintenance activities. 

Qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience or vocational training. Two (2) years of college in engineering, automotive, skilled trade or associated disciplines preferred. Required skills needed for this position include: 

• Vehicle mechanic: this position requires that the individual work on vehicle chassis set-up for wind tunnel testing, change tires, change shocks/struts, and install / remove any component on a vehicle. Individual must also have a thorough understanding of vehicle suspension, hydraulic systems, motors, mechanical screw devices, bearings and rotating equipment. Position requires precision level work with understanding of assemblies, mechanical fit and torque requirements. 

• Fabrication: individual must have a good working knowledge of machine shop tools for building / assembling fixtures / components (tools include lathe, mill, brake, shear, drill press and band-saw). 

• Maintenance: individual will support mechanical and / or electrical / instrumentation maintenance activities. 

• Test Operations Controls and Data Acquisition: individual shall have working knowledge of instrumentation / controls / data acquisition enough to support wind tunnel operation and programming of test sequences (Lab View experience or equivalent is a plus).

• Computer: proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and file system management is mandatory (additional capabilities in database programming and computer networking is a plus). 

• Teamwork: individual must be willing to work within a team and also take on leadership role in defined tasks.

• Troubleshooting: individual shall be skilled in systematic approach to problem identification and resolution. 

• Customer service: individual shall have character traits and personality geared toward customer service. Individual must be a clear communicator. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Lifting - 10%
• Crawling - 20%
• High Noise - 5% 

Work Environment: 

• Inside facility - 80%
• Equipment and Machines:
• Office equipment - computers, faxes, copiers 

Attendance: 

• Rotating non-standard shift work
• Attendance is critical 100% of the time.
• Overtime - 10% 

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your resume and a cover letter. Type "Wind Tunnel Test Technician, Requisition #14723, Concord, NC" into the subject line.

~ Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V ~