HydraulicsFluid Power Test Technician

Element has an opportunity for a Hydraulics/Fluid Power Technicianto prepare and assist in conducting and collecting test results analyzing test results and preparing test reports for assigned test programs.

The systems tested at our Minneapolis location are submitted as recreations of real world stressors to ensure functionality and robustness of design. Customer products are exposed to extreme environmental conditions 65 deg F to 2000 deg F in combination with pressure flows mechanical loads electrical control and/or power signals or whatever means by which the test unit operates.

Element is a world renown Aerospace Testing Company with clients such as Boeing SpaceX and Blue Origin.

At Element our shared purpose of Making tomorrow safer than today is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you if you join us) apart from the crowd.

Salary: $25$32/hr

• Setup and perform tests ranging from simple burst to aircraft fuel system simulation
• Collect data manually and through use of data acquisition
• Report results using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Maintain indepth knowledge of test standards product test procedures and instrumentation
• Accurately observe and record test progression and results. Organize and document data for each assigned project
• Interact with customers during the testing process periodically assist with troubleshooting and development modifications

Is this job for me

This is a fastpaced environment and we need someone who is proactive selfmotivated and a team player. The person for this role will be a specialist in their field respected by all who they work with keen to learn and enthusiastic in the face of challenges.

• Associates degree or equivalent in Fluid Power electronics automation process controls or robotics (or equivalent experience in a test laboratory)
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with data acquisition pressure transducers thermocouples flow meters etc.
• Hydraulics / pneumatics experience
• Ability to interface with clients

NOTE: This position requires access to exportcontrolled commodities technical data technology software and services. U.S. citizenship U.S. legal permanent resident status protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization including if required an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerces Bureau of Industry and Security the U.S. Department of States Directorate of Defense Trade Controls or other applicable government agency.

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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 worlds 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.