Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Plano in Plano, TX is seeking an EMC Test Technician to perform EMC and RF testing under supervision, contributing to timely and accurate results.

You will use EMI receivers, anechoic chambers, and spectrum analyzers, follow established test plans, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of test standards such as MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO160, EN 55032/35. This role requires 1–2 years in product testing and a willingness to work OT when needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of product testing with EMC testing experience.
• Proven ability to use EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, Anechoic Chambers, Spectrum Analyzers.
• Basic knowledge of radio test standards for North America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
• Customer service experience.
• Willingness to work OT when needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EMC and RF tests, set up test equipment and customer equipment, and document results.
• Follow test plans and laboratory procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Set up test equipment and follow written specifications for proper testing.
• Maintain knowledge of test standards, product procedures, and instrumentation.
• Observe, record test progress and results; organize data for each project.

Skills

EMC Testing

Test Equipment

Customer Service

OT Availability

Tools

EMI Receivers

Anechoic Chambers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a EMC Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Plano, TX. As a member of the operations team, the EMC 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. You should possess a basic understanding of the following standards: MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO160, EN 55032, EN 55035, FCC/ISED, IEC 60601-1-2

Element Plano is an accredited laboratory providing comprehensive EMI/EMC, wireless, product safety, NEBS, dynamics, and environmental testing services. Element Plano supports aerospace, defense, telecommunications, commercial electronics, medical, automotive, and wireless device manufacturers with full qualification, pre-compliance, and advisory services.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of EMC and RF tests which includes setting up test equipment and customer equipment, performing testing to applicable standards or test plans, and accurately documenting the testing process and outcome
• Understand customer test plans and how to properly follow laboratory technical procedures and test specifications
• Setup test equipment and follow written specifications necessary for the proper performance of the test
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation
• Accurately observe and record test progress and results. Organize and document data for each assigned project

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years working in product testing with specific experience in EMC Testing.
• Proven ability to use EMC test equipment such as EMI receivers, Anechoic Chambers, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.
• Basic knowledge in the radio test standards for North America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea.
• Customer service experience
• Willingness to work OT when needed

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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.