Test Technician

Job description

Test Technician

Job Locations

US-AL-Huntsville

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Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Huntsville, AL. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Associate Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

In this role, you will design and execute test plans to evaluate product performance, durability, and reliability under a range of thermal, vibration, humidity, and environmental conditions, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. You will also be responsible for analyzing data, preparing detailed technical reports, and collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality, actionable results.

The Element Huntsville campus is a massive 238,196 square foot laboratory, which specializes in large-scale and custom testing for the defense, nuclear, commercial, telecommunications, transportation, space, and aerospace sectors. Offering qualification test services, 3rd party qualification and valve testing among others, Element Nuclear is radioactive material licensed and ICAP certified

Pay: $24-32 / hr

Responsibilities

Test Setup - Read specifications from technical documents (i.e. test plans/procedures), identify/prepare test equipment

Perform Testing - Monitor tests per specifications/procedures; interact with customer if needed; troubleshoot; document all pertinent data

Data Processing - Verify, review and document all pertinent data after testing; finalize data and provide to project engineer

Lab Maintenance/Post-test Breakdown - Physically remove test items; maintain lab by cleaning all equipment, keeping calibrated instruments current and organizing supplies

Perform other duties as needed

Skills / Qualifications

Basic understanding of routine electrical and mechanical operations

Basic knowledge of Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and other data collection instruments

Basic knowledge of circuitry design, troubleshooting, safety practices and wiring

Must be able to use standard instrumentation, i.e. temperature probes, thermocouples, pressure transducers and accelerometers, RF Signal Generators, RF Amplifiers

Basic usage of Microsoft Office suite and other computer skills

Preferred Avionics Technician background

Prepare specimens for testing in accordance with Testing Specification

Knowledge in EMI Testing standards MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD- B / 070, etc

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Who can apply

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