Associate Test Engineer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for two Associate Engineers, SAR to join our rapidly expanding team in Columbia, MD. As a member of the SAR team, the Associate Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to EMC testing and compliance. The engineer position is also expected to operate to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

If you are not currently authorized to work in the US, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Pay range $28-40/hr

Responsibilities

• Closely involved – as a contributing team member – with compliance testing for a variety of SAR compliance projects
• Creation and verification of SAR test templates/procedures
• Learn and maintain knowledge of SAR standards and practices
• Accountable for technical activities of a limited scope and may attain additional responsibilities for release of standard and/or routine data to clients
• Possess the ability to effectively contribute to technical presentations and communications within the engineering discipline

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in a science or testing related field
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• Experience using HW and RF lab equipment, such as:
• Oscilloscope, DC power analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Signal Generator and Cellular Communication Tester
• Possess a recognized scientific, technical or engineering qualification to a degree level
• Preferred significant field experience leading to comparable engineering knowledge, competencies and skill
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts
• Ability to analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed
• Possess strong computer skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Programing Experience (Python, VEE..) a plus
• Basic Mathematical Skills

Company Overview

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.

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.