Element has an opportunity for a Hydraulics /Pneumatics Test Technician to join our team. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for building and conducting unique testing on a variety of products, primarily for Aerospace and Military use. Whether it involves intentionally trying to burst hydraulic lines and valves, simulating an aircraft engine fire, or simulating extreme environmental conditions like wind, rain, temperature, and ice, there is a tremendous variety in the work performed at our lab.
If you like variety and a fast-paced environment, we can teach you new skills to advance your career.
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-$36/hr
• Fabricating and building unique hydraulic and mechanical operating systems
• Executing specialized tests on a wide range of mechanical hardware
• Creating and logging data captured on custom data acquisition systems
• Operating a variety of test equipment including pumps, motors, robot, and more
• Engaging with other lab personnel to define and implement lab improvements
• Maintaining the test facilities equipment
• Working both independently and as part of a team
Skills and qualifications:
• Fabrication, automotive, machining or other mechanical skills that will translate in unique ways to testing
• Capability to work with a variety of tools and equipment
• Experience with sensors or basic electrical devices
Additional skills or experience that fits well with this role:
• Automotive mechanic experience
• Welding and Metal Fabrication
• Hands-on engineer
• Instrumentation experience
• Experience in a testing related field
• Associate degree in related testing or mechanical field preferred such as: Fluid Power, electronics, automation, process controls, or robotics
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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 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.