Associate Test Technician - Element Materials Technology

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Fremont, CA. Element Fremont offers a full range of services, including EMI/EMC, product safety, wireless/radio, wired telecom, environmental testing, shock and vibration, thermal stress, international approvals, and more.

This position applies engineering concepts for testing and evaluation of networking equipment for US federal and international regulatory compliance. Determining compliance requires the understanding and application of test standards, diagnosing problems, analyzing results, and troubleshooting unexpected performance in a fast-paced environment and industry. All training provided.

nts within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of electromagnetic compatibility and interference compliance testing which includes setting up test equipment and customer equipment, performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, and accurately documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understand customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Setup test equipment, and follow written specifications necessary for the proper performance of the test
• Interface and communicate with product development teams to ensure device compliance and client satisfaction
• Collaborate in an engineering team environment and assist in development and improvement of test methodologies, reporting, coordination of various tasks, etc.

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate preferred. College or vocational school coursework welcomed
• 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and > 50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically

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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.

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.