Associate Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Newark, CA is seeking an Associate Environmental Test Engineer to support and lead environmental testing programs for components and systems developed for key account projects.

You will design and execute test plans to evaluate performance, durability, and reliability under thermal, vibration, humidity, HALT and other environmental conditions, and prepare technical reports while collaborating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in testing/validation is required or highly preferred.
• Hands-on with test equipment and data analysis; knowledge of test automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute environmental test plans for performance, durability, and reliability under thermal, vibration, humidity, and combined environments.
• Develop and integrate electrical circuits and instrumentation for environmental testing and data acquisition.
• Automate test stands and control systems to improve efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy.
• Significant experience with environmental test specifications including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, HALT, and ingress protection.
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed test workbooks and technical reports for cross-functional teams.
• Set components within test fixtures in environmental chambers prior to testing.
• Troubleshoot test setups to resolve issues and ensure data integrity.

Skills

Test planning

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Technology degree in a related field

Tools

Test equipment

Data analysis tools

Test automation

Job description

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Environmental Test Engineer to support and lead testing programs for components and systems developed for key account projects in our Newark, CA laboratory.

In this role, you will design and execute test plans to evaluate product performance, durability, and reliability under a range of thermal, vibration, humidity, and environmental conditions, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. You will also be responsible for analyzing data, preparing detailed technical reports, and collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality, actionable results.

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.

If you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

This position will be based at the Newark, CA location.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute environmental test plans to assess product performance, durability, and reliability under thermal, vibration, humidity, and combined environmental conditions
• Develop and integrate electrical circuits and instrumentation systems to support environmental testing and data acquisition
• Automate test stands and control systems to improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy
• Significant experience of physical environmental testing/specifications relating to:
• Vibration
• Shock
• Temperature and humidity
• HALT
• Ingress protection
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed test workbooks for the technical reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine testing methods and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards
• Set components within test fixtures in environmental simulation chambers in preparation for testing
• Troubleshooting test set ups

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 1 years of experience in testing, validation, or a related engineering discipline
• Technology degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in testing, validation, or a related engineering discipline
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment and data analysis tools; experience with test automation preferred
• Knowledge of environmental and performance testing methods for electrical and mechanical systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Experience in environmental or dynamics or testing related to Element a plus
• Must be able to operate hand/power tools