Measurement Technician
Calspan
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- Pay
- $23 to $28
- an hour
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 11
- 9 days ago
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About the company
Calspan
Aviation & aerospace · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Perform pre-test vehicle measurements and physical markup per test plans and customer requirements
- Conduct post-test measurements and 3D scans to document deformation and test results
- Operate portable measurement equipment such as CMM arms and 3D scanners
- Accurately document measurements, scan data, and observations
- Work closely with test engineers, technicians, and vehicle preparation teams
- Read and comprehend testing procedures and protocols
- Identify and communicate measurement issues or inconsistencies
- Support continuous improvement of measurement tools and processes
What you need
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working hands-on with vehicles
- High attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures
- Ability to document work clearly and communicate technical information
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness to work overtime as required (ample overtime available)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including uneven surfaces
- Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
- Ability to work around damaged vehicles, debris, and industrial test environments
- Ability to visually identify issues and respond to safety signals
- Experience in automotive, manufacturing, testing, or inspection environments
- Familiarity with CMMs, laser scanning, 3D scanning, or optical measurement systems
- Background in quality, dimensional inspection, or vehicle preparation
- Engineering Technology degree or related technical education, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Automotive crash test and development facility
- Hands-on work with prototype and pre-production vehicles
- Fast-paced environment driven by customer and test schedules
- Over time opportunities are common and anticipated
Key skills
mechanical aptitudeattention to detailCMMslaser scanning3D scanningoptical measurement systemsBasic computer skillscommunicate technical information
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Perks
- affordable, competitive benefits
- four weeks of PTO
- 10 company holidays
- onsite training
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Measurement Technician
Job Locations
US-NY-Buffalo
Job ID
2026-2645
Category
Operations
Overview
Calspan is seeking a
Measurement Technician
to support automotive crash test and vehicle development programs. This is a hands-on role working directly with prototype and pre-production vehicles in a fast-paced testing environment.
This position focuses on measuring, marking up, and 3D scanning vehicles before and after crash testing to provide accurate, high-quality data to our engineering teams and customers. Prior experience with CMM or metrology systems is helpful, but not required — Calspan will train motivated candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Perform pre-test vehicle measurements and physical markup per test plans and customer requirements
Conduct post-test measurements and 3D scans to document deformation and test results
Operate portable measurement equipment such as CMM arms and 3D scanners (training provided)
Accurately document measurements, scan data, and observations
Work closely with test engineers, technicians, and vehicle preparation teams
Reading and comprehending testing procedures and protocols
Ensure accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to established procedures
Identify and communicate measurement issues or inconsistencies
Maintain a safe, organized work area and follow all safety and PPE requirements
Support continuous improvement of measurement tools and processes
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working hands-on with vehicles
High attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures
Ability to document work clearly and communicate technical information
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Willingness to work overtime as required (ample overtime available)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including uneven surfaces
Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
Ability to work around damaged vehicles, debris, and industrial test environments
Ability to visually identify issues and respond to safety signals
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in automotive, manufacturing, testing, or inspection environments
Familiarity with CMMs, laser scanning, 3D scanning, or optical measurement systems
Background in quality, dimensional inspection, or vehicle preparation
Engineering Technology degree or related technical education, or equivalent hands-on experience
Work Environment
Automotive crash test and development facility
Hands-on work with prototype and pre-production vehicles
Fast-paced environment driven by customer and test schedules
Over time opportunities are common and anticipated
Be Calspan
At Calspan, we want you to feel supported from day one. Our team members enjoy affordable, competitive benefits; four weeks of PTO; 10 company holidays; onsite training; and opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and make an impact.
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 18 years of age or older, and eligible to work in the United States without requiring now or in the future Visa Sponsorship.
Salary Range (min)
USD $23.00/Hr.
Salary Range (max)
USD $28.00/Hr.
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