Dynamics Technician II

Overview

The Dynamics Technician II performs test setup, execution, data processing, and lab support activities within the Dynamics department. This role supports testing involving motion, force, vibration, shock, and other dynamics-related conditions in accordance with customer requirements, test standards, statements of work, and approved test plans or procedures.

 

The Dynamics Technician II works under general supervision and is expected to perform recurring work independently, support intermediate technical and mechanical procedures, interact with customers as needed, and troubleshoot standard test setups or issues.

 

Salary: $25- $35/hr DOE 

 

Responsibilities

• Review technical documents, including test standards, customer statements of work, test plans, and procedures, to understand test requirements.
• Identify, prepare, and set up required test equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and support equipment.
• Perform Dynamics testing in accordance with applicable specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Monitor tests during execution and document all required observations, conditions, and data.
• Interact with customers during testing as needed to support communication, test execution, and issue resolution.
• Troubleshoot and rework standard test setups or recurring test issues.
• Verify, review, process, and document test data following completion of testing.
• Finalize data packages and provide required information to the Program Manager.
• Remove test items and complete post-test breakdown activities.
• Maintain the lab by cleaning equipment, organizing supplies, and keeping work areas orderly.
• Support calibration awareness by ensuring calibrated instruments are current and properly identified before use.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree preferred.
• 2 to 6 years of relevant technical, mechanical, laboratory, or Dynamics testing experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and Dynamics principles.
• Working knowledge of basic safety practices.
• Basic understanding of AC/DC circuits.
• Ability to complete intermediate technical and mechanical procedures.
• Ability to use standard Dynamics test equipment.
• Ability to accurately capture, review, and communicate necessary test data.
• Ability to troubleshoot and rework standard tests.
• Intermediate ability to interpret and analyze test results.
• Regular customer interaction skills, including clear communication and professional conduct.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation discipline.

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.

 

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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