Overview
Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician (Environmental Simulation) to join our team! The Mechanical Technician (Environmental Simulation) primary responsibility is to support the environmental and dynamics laboratory testing operations by conducting the relevant testing activities.
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.
Pay: $28-40/hr.
If you are interested, you are encouraged to apply!
Responsibilities
- Setup and run environmental and vibration tests
- Set components within test fixtures in environmental simulation chambers in preparation for testing
- Data collection/analyzing utilizing control systems, thermocouples and accelerometers
- Troubleshooting test set ups
- Operate thermal chambers
Skills / Qualifications
- Experience in environmental or dynamics or testing related to Element a plus
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, relative coursework, projects, internships or related electrical or mechanical testing experience (material, environmental, dynamics/shock/vibe, climatic), or commensurate with other experience
- Must be able to operate hand/power tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills required, intermediate knowledge level of
- Microsoft Excel is required
- Must work well in a team environment
- Attention to detail
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
