Associate Environmental Test Technician

The Entry-Level Environmental Test Technician is responsible for performing hands-on setup execution and teardown of environmental and climatic tests on customer test articles. This role works closely with test engineers and senior technicians to ensure test procedures are followed precisely testing standards are met and lab safety protocols are maintained.

Salary: $21- $24/hr DOE

1. Test Setup & Execution

• Assist with mounting customer equipment under test (EUT) onto test fixtures climatic test setups and inside environmental chambers.

• Install and wire test instrumentation including accelerometers thermocouples strain gauges and pressure transducers following engineering wiring schematics.

• Operate environmental test equipment including temperature/humidity chambers thermal shock chambers altitude chambers and salt fog units under supervision.

2. Data Collection & Documentation

• Monitor test runs and record operational parameters environmental chamber logs and time-history data.
• Document physical test setups with clear detailed photo-documentation prior to during and after testing.
• Maintain accurate lab logbooks equipment run-sheets and test tracking logs in accordance with ISO 17025 quality management standards.
• Report any test anomalies out-of-tolerance conditions or equipment malfunctions immediately to the lead test engineer and supervisors.

3. Laboratory Maintenance & Housekeeping

• Perform routine preventative maintenance cleaning and inspection of laboratory equipment chambers and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Maintain organization and calibration status of laboratory hand tools cabling sensors and fixture hardware.
• Ensure strict adherence to lab safety policies standard operating procedures (SOPs) and proper hazardous material handling.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Electronics Technology Mechanical Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) or vocational technical certification strongly preferred.

• Experience: 02 years of experience in a hands-on mechanical electrical or automotive technician role. Previous lab exposure is a plus but entry-level candidates with mechanical aptitude are encouraged to apply.

• Technical Skills:

- Basic proficiency with hand tools torque wrenches and basic shop equipment.
- Familiarity with electrical measurement tools (multimeters wiring crimpers).
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office data logging software).
- Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings wiring diagrams and written test instructions.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs stand for extended periods and work comfortably in a high-noise laboratory environment (PPE provided).

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.