Senior Test Technician at Element Materials Technology

, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

06 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vibration Testing, Shock Testing, Electrodynamic Shakers, Data Acquisition (DAQ), Signal Conditioning, Test Fixture Design, Mechanical Assembly, Troubleshooting, Debugging, VibrationVIEW, MATLAB, Accelerometers, MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, Team Leadership, Time Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview A Dynamics Senior Test Technician is a specialized role focused on the physical stressors a product undergoes during its lifecycle. In industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense, "dynamics" refers specifically to vibration, shock, and structural integrity. As a senior-level technician, you aren't just running a machine; you are the bridge between engineering theory and physical reality, often leading a team and ensuring complex test setups are executed flawlessly. Salary: $25- $35/hr DOE Responsibilities Vibration & Shock Testing: Operating electrodynamic shakers and shock towers to simulate launch, flight, or road conditions. You will execute programs like Sine, Random, and Sine-on-Random vibration profiles. Instrumentation & DAQ: Selecting and installing various sensors (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, and load cells). You are responsible for the "health" of the data, ensuring signal conditioning and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems are calibrated and noise-free. Test Fixture Design & Assembly: Working with engineers to design and assemble the "stiff" fixtures required to hold a Test Article (TA) on a shaker table. This often involves precision mechanical assembly and light fabrication (drilling, tapping, or milling). Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identifying the root cause of "anomalies." If a part breaks or a signal goes flat, you must determine if it’s a product failure, a sensor malfunction, or a setup issue. Customer focus: Work with customers onsite for test setup and help coordinate through testing activities Skills / Qualifications Previous background of working in a dynamics lab for testing, 5-10+ years. Equipment: Electrodynamic shakers (Vibration Research, IMV, etc.), dual shaker, etc. Software: Vibration control software (e.g., VibrationVIEW, m+p international), MATLAB, and MS Excel for data analysis. Hardware: Accelerometers (IEPE/Charge), Signal conditioners, Digital Multimeters (DMM), and Oscilloscopes. Standards: Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, product qualifications Physical Demands: Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate) Lifting requirements: lifting 50 lbs. on occasion Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically Other Skills and Abilities: Possesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing. Ability to work alone and in a team setting. Effectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed and executed to meet schedules. Ability to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly. Ability to hold team members and peer technicians accountable for the testing requirements. Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications. Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs. Ability to maintain and repair equipment. Ensures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input. Diversity Statement 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.

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Responsibilities

This senior technician operates electrodynamic shakers and shock towers to simulate physical stressors like vibration and shock, while also selecting, installing, and ensuring the calibration of various sensors for data acquisition. Responsibilities include designing and assembling necessary test fixtures, troubleshooting anomalies in product failures or setup issues, and coordinating testing activities with onsite customers.