Associate Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Seasonal Associate Test Technician in San Jose, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance for wireless devices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of electrical and RF engineering testing. You will perform various testing assignments, compile results, and collaborate with a dynamic team. With a focus on growth and development, this role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, contributing to a safer tomorrow through innovative testing solutions. If you're eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform OTA/EMC/RF compliance testing and evaluations.
• Compile and report test results using MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Maintain laboratory test methods and test equipment.

Skills

Engineering (STEM) undergraduate students

Excellent organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in team situations

Motivated and eager to learn

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Technical School Certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for two Seasonal Associate Test Technicians to join our rapidly expanding team. Element is a test facility for wireless device certification, conducting regulatory and conformance testing for network test services. As a member of the operations team at our San Jose, CA lab, the Associate Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and ensures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. If you are excited to start a career in electrical or RF engineering testing and compliance, I encourage you to apply!

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.50 /hour

Role Type: Seasonal

Work Shift: Day Shift: 6:00am - 3:00pm (Extended hours expected). We are also looking for one Associate Test Technician to work during this shift.

Evening shift: 4:00pm - 1:00am PT (Extended hours expected). We are also looking for one Associate Test Technician to work during this shift.

Project Duration: May 2025 - October 2025

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze OTA/EMC/RF compliance testing and evaluations per regulatory specifications.
• Compile and report test results using MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Evaluate devices and determine applicable standards.
• Work in a team environment and assist in developing and improving test methodologies, reporting, and coordination of various tasks.
• Maintain laboratory test methods and test equipment.

Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering (STEM) undergraduate students (Associate/Bachelor degree), Technical School Certificate preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, fast learner, team player, and detail-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and computer literate.
• Ability to work effectively in team situations and independently.
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, handle or feel with hands, reach, talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs periodically.

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification companies worldwide, with more than 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

We help customers ensure their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, supporting them from early R&D through regulatory approvals and into production. Our global network of scientists, engineers, and technologists is dedicated to supporting product quality, sustainability, and market access.

Working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company, where you can take charge of your career, with growth and development opportunities. Our role in creating a safer world is significant and impactful.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we prioritize our people and are committed to diversity and inclusion as part of our vision to become “the world’s most trusted testing partner.”

We consider all qualified candidates based on objective, work-related criteria, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, dependents, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.