Test Technician

Element has an opportunity for a 1st Shift Laboratory Technician, preparing samples and performing various testing on different materials used in the automotive industry. The primary function of the Technician is to perform sample preparation, execute tests and experiments per established procedures, delivery/collection of results and preparation of test reports. The Technician position reports to the Department Supervisor, performing work within an independent environment, ensuring that tests and experiments are completed timely, within budget, and with a high level of professionalism and customer service.

Test Technician will be responsible for the setup and performing crash test on "Test Dummies".
• Accurate placement of test dummies and child seats into vehicle seats.
• Follow test procedures and protocols.
• Recording data using computer tools or spreadsheets.
• Setup of seats and test bucks for testing, using common hand tools.
• Disassembly and reassembly of vehicle seats-cinching seats with hand tools.
• Assembling wire harness for testing.
• Driving test vehicles on defined routes for data collection.
• Working with "live" test subjects in seats to record data.

• Accurate data entry/recording.
• Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Excel and Outlook/Email.
• Must be able to work 1st shift 7:30am4-pm-Monday-Friday.
• Familiar and capable using standard hand tools.
• Physically able to life, place and manipulate child seats and test dummies.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs-100lbs (please note we have tools that assist with lifting).
• Able to follow test procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• 1-3 years of experience in a lab or testing environment.

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.

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)

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