Test Technician (2nd Shift)

Element Materials Technology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking an Environmental Test Technician (2nd Shift) in Los Angeles to support qualification and acceptance testing for aerospace and high-reliability systems. You will set up, execute, monitor, and document environmental tests per procedures and standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, technical capability, and compliance-driven work in a fast-paced environment. DOE applies; contact Recruitment for details.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on environmental testing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of military and aerospace compliance standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute environmental tests per procedures and work instructions.
• Operate and program thermal chamber controllers to match test profiles.
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems to capture test data.
• Monitor tests and maintain detailed test logs.
• Ensure test activities comply with military, aerospace, and customer standards.
• Identify and communicate test anomalies to engineering and management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized test environment.
• Share knowledge and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Environmental testing

Military & aerospace compliance

Documentation & data logging

Written & verbal communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in electronics/engineering technology

Technical training or vocational education

Tools

Thermal chamber controllers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Overview The Environmental Test Technician (2nd Shift) plays a critical role in supporting qualification and acceptance testing of components and systems for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability industries. This position is responsible for the setup, execution, monitoring, and documentation of environmental tests in accordance with established procedures, customer requirements, and applicable military and aerospace standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, and thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Salary: $25- 30/hr DOE

Hours: 2pm - 10:30pn

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Set up and execute environmental tests in accordance with approved test procedures and work instructions
• Operate and program environmental thermal chamber controllers to achieve specified test profiles
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems to capture accurate and reliable test data
• Monitor tests in progress, maintaining detailed test log sheets and recording data as required
• nsure test activities comply with applicable military, aerospace, and customer compliance standards
• Identify, document, and communicate test anomalies or issues to engineering and management
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized test environment
• Support continuous improvement efforts by sharing technical knowledge and best practices with team members
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational and business needs

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experience performing environmental testing preferred
• Strong understanding of military and aerospace compliance standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document technical information clearly
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Ability to share knowledge, mentor others, and assist with task delegation as required
• Positive, “can-do” attitude with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must successfully pass an extensive background check, drug screening, and DMV review
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training, vocational education, or associate degree in electronics, engineering technology, or a related field is preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

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) “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email [e-mail] ”