Technical Specialist

Element has an opportunity for an Electronics Technical Specialist to join our rapidly expanding team in Troy, MI. As a member of the operations team in Troy, MI, the Technical Specialist (Electronics) at Element, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of test equipment and electronics within our lab environment. You will focus on troubleshooting and restoring legacy systems, including controllers, amplifiers, transducers, and various lab instrumentation, ensuring optimal functionality for ongoing testing programs.

Troubleshoot and repair a range of MTS controllers, including models 407, 409, 458, and FlexTest 60, 100, and 200, as well as custom-built analog amplifiers used with accelerometers and various transducers (LVDTs, load cells, torque cells)
• Diagnose faults and perform board-level repairs using equipment schematics and circuit diagrams
• Deliver technical support for lab operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of all testing equipment
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance lab instrumentation's reliability, functionality, and accuracy
• Maintain precise documentation of all repair, calibration, and testing activities; work closely with calibration personnel to ensure traceability and compliance
• Assist in testing and qualifying equipment for both durability and performance assessments
• Design and fabricate custom circuits for testing and calibration applications
• Skilled in precision soldering and PCB (printed circuit board) repair
• Familiarity with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols and handling procedures

• Demonstrated experience in electronic repair and maintenance within a lab or test environment
• In-depth knowledge of MTS controllers, analog amplifiers, transducers, and related testing systems
• Proficiency in analog electronics, including hands-on troubleshooting and repair of analog amplifiers and sensors
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work independently or collaboratively
• Strong ability to interpret electrical schematics and perform detailed circuit diagnostics
• Electronic Technician Associated Degree
• Experience with calibration tools and testing procedures
• Certification or formal training in electronics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Experience in the aerospace, automotive, or materials science industries

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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.

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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