Mechanical Technician

Overview Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician (Environmental Simulation) to join our team! The Mechanical Technician (Environmental Simulation) primary responsibility is to support the environmental and dynamics laboratory testing operations by conducting the relevant testing activities. Element Newark offers a range of services, including shock and vibration testing, thermal stress, and extreme environment simulation. Together with our sister lab, Element Fremont, we support virtually every industry in the Bay Area, including aerospace, defense, telecom, medical, automotive, industrial, and more. This position will be based at the Newark, Ca location. Pay: $28-40/hr. Responsibilities Setup and run environmental and vibration tests Set components within test fixtures in environmental simulation chambers in preparation for testing Data collection/analyzing utilizing control systems, thermocouples and accelerometers Troubleshooting test set ups Operate thermal chambers Skills / Qualifications Experience in environmental or dynamics or testing related to Element a plus Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, relative coursework, projects, internships or related electrical or mechanical testing experience (material, environmental, dynamics/shock/vibe, climatic), or commensurate with other 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 is required Must work well in a team environment Attention to detail 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr