Associate Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Bothell, WA is seeking an Associate Test Technician to join our expanding team. Under direct supervision, you will perform routine and non-routine laboratory tests and ensure timely, accurate results while adhering to safety rules and company policies.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, 0–2 years in testing, basic math concepts, and basic computer skills. This entry-level position offers exposure to a variety of environmental tests and a pathway for

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED preferred; college or vocational coursework welcomed.
• Basic understanding of testing concepts.
• 0–2 years’ experience in a testing related field.
• Possess computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental simulation tests (temperature/humidity, thermal shock, salt spray, shock, vibration, HALT, IP, package testing, acceleration, altitude).
• Support 5S and safety goals of the laboratory.
• Assist with test reports and data entry.
• Interact professionally with customers when tests are witnessed.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Computer skills

Basic math (algebra/geometry)

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Associate Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team in one of the various laboratories across Element, the Associate Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $25- $30/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Conducts environmental simulation tests such as Temperature/Humidity, Thermal shock, salt spray, shock, vibration, HALT, IP, package testing, acceleration, altitude.


• Contribute to 5S and safety goals of the laboratory.


• Support laboratory with report writing.


• Professionally interact with customers when testing is witnessed.

Skills / 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

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

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.