Test Technician Job Locations US-MN-St. Paul ID 2024-14544 Overview Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to evaluate customer products by utilizing standard methods (ASTM, ANSI, ISO, etc), variations of known methods as well as custom requests. Test technicians work closely with coordinators/managers and customers to test a variety of products from the sleep system market including consumer, hospitality, military and medical. Responsibilities Process incoming samples (un-package and place samples in holding areas) Perform routine and custom performance and regulatory testing in accordance with relevant industry or customer specifications Conducts tests and keep accurate records in standardized forms Testing includes durability, performance and flammability evaluations Must comply with safety rules, company policies, and procedures Skills / Qualifications Mechanical / electronics aptitude a plus Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to deal with a variety of challenges in unique situations Works well with colleagues and customers Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment 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 #LI-SN1 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 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) "If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com" 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.