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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.
The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shares and supports this mission through scientific studies of insurance data representing the human and economic losses resulting from the ownership and operation of different types of vehicles and by publishing insurance loss results by vehicle make and model.
Both organizations are wholly supported by auto insurers and insurance associations.
Compensation consists of a competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions. Other benefits include health insurance (with dental and vision coverage), life insurance, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts and three weeks of paid vacation in your first year.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. IIHS-HLDI participates in E-Verify.
Engineering Technician (Level I)
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) seeks an Engineering Technician to join our crash avoidance team in Ruckersville, VA.
The Engineer Technician will work with other members of the crash avoidance team to ensure that all tests are properly prepared and conducted on schedule. Tests include official vehicle rating evaluations for front crash prevention and headlights, as well as research tests to develop new rating programs. Must be authorized or able to obtain authorization to work full-time in the U.S. Position not eligible for IIHS-HLDI sponsored work visa.
Primary Duties
- Conducts or assists with all pre- and post-test procedures
- Ensures test set-up, execution and reporting meticulously follow established procedures
- Applies crash avoidance test protocols to plan and execute crash avoidance tests
- Ensures all data collection is error-free
- Assists in testing to support research projects and development of new protocols
- Provides support for other IIHS projects as needed
Qualifications
- Associate degree in an engineering field (preferred) or three years of relevant experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Able to work/drive at night
- Must be able to stand for extended periods, crawl under and around vehicles and lift equipment (up to 50 pounds).
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