Seasonal EMC Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Albury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual holiday

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Cycle Scheme

Free Onsite Refreshments

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Training and enhanced career progresss

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Guildford's Surrey Hills laboratory is seeking a Lab Technician for our EMC Testing team. This 6 month contract offers the chance to perform a range of testing assignments ensuring consumer electrical devices meet radio testing standards and safety requirements for market release.

You will prepare specimens, run tests per customer specs, record data, and assist with fixtures and equipment under supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing.
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications.
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager.
• Gather and record test data.
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment.

Skills

Laboratory safety

HS diploma or GED

0-2 years experience

Testing concepts

Computer skills

Algebra/geometry

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our rapidly expanding Connected Technologies business at our state-of-the-art laboratory in Surrey Hills, Guildford.

As a member of our EMC Testing team, you will perform a variety of testing assignments to ensure cutting edge consumer electrical devices meet specific radio testing standards and are safe for manufactures to bring to market.

Please note this a 6 month contract with a view to going permanent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Perform tests as directed by customer specifications
• Operate under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Gather and record test data
• Construct and maintain various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment

Skills / Qualifications

Key Skills

• 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

Benefits of working at Element

33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance / Legal & General Pension scheme / Cycle Scheme / Free Onsite Refreshments / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme / Training and enhanced career progression

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.

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)