Dynamics Test Technician

Element Materials Technology

Plano, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Control Systems, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics, Field Trials, Hand Tools, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Materials Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Microsoft Excel, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Technical Support, Test Lab, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Plano, Texas
POSTED
3 days ago
Overview:

Element has an opportunity for a Dynamics Test Technician to work in our Vibration Testing Lab performing shock and vibration testing. Ideally we are seeking someone with experience operating vibration shakers OR we will consider trade school experience in the electronics test field. This is a hands-on position. You will roll up your sleeves and must know how to use hand and power tools.

 

Pay range: $24-30/hr

Responsibilities:

  • Setup and Run Vibration tests
  • Data collection utilizing control systems and accelerometers
  • Troubleshooting test set ups
  • Operating Vibration Controllers
  • Electrical set ups
  • Reporting
Skills / Qualifications:
  • Experience in dynamics or testing related to Element
  • Element will consider a recent Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with relative coursework, projects or internship experience or related electrical or mechanical testing (material, environmental, dynamics/shock/vibe) or commensurate with experience 
  • Must be able to operate hand/power tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills required; intermediate knowledge level of
  • Microsoft Excel experience is required

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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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.

About the Company

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Element Materials Technology

Element is a company with a global presence; its laboratories are staffed by experts specializing in materials testing, product qualification testing and failure analysis for the Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Transportation and Industrials sectors. Element’s team of nearly 2,000 scientists, engineers and technicians work in 53 facilities located throughout the U.S. and Europe.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1827
WEBSITE
http://www.element.com