EMI Test Technician - Element Materials Technology

Element has an opportunity for an EMI Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding Plano, TX team. In this role you will be a part of our operations team, the primary function of the EMI Test Technician is conducting evaluations (setup, measure, and document results) on a wide variety of products while interfacing with a wide array of engineers and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting a variety of tests which encompass setting up and testing, as directed in written and verbal instructions, in accordance with applicable standards, and documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understands customer orders and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Ensures that tests are performed exactly according to published specifications unless informed otherwise by supervisor or technical department manager
• Assembles appropriate tools and test equipment, and follows written specifications necessary for the proper performance of the test
• Sets up and performs emissions, immunity, and susceptibility tests as directed in accordance with applicable industry and company standards
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation
• Accurately observes and records test progression and results. Organizes and documents data for each assigned project
• Interacts with customers during the testing process, periodically assist with troubleshooting and development modifications
• Identifies instrumentation in need of calibration and ensures it is not used until properly calibrated
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times

• Associates degree in electronics plus one to two years of electronics testing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of basic principles of electrical and electronic theory
• Working knowledge of EMC & RF test equipment and familiarity with a wide variety of test equipment is desired
• Experience in EMC/EMI testing and familiarity with MIL-STD-461
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements along with reading and understanding customer specifications and performing the testing required
• Ability to take testing projects from initial set up to completion and ready for report writing

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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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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