Test Technician

Are you mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computers? Element is seeking a Calibration Technician to join our Huntsville laboratory team.

This role offers the opportunity to build a specialized skillset in calibration, testing, and quality systems while working in a clean, laboratory-based environment.

Whether you're an experienced technician or someone with strong technical aptitude looking to learn a new trade, we provide the training and support needed for long-term success. According to the hiring manager, character, reliability, basic computer proficiency, and willingness to learn are often more important than extensive industry experience.

• →Perform simple and complex equipment calibrations
• →Verify calibration certifications and documentation
• →Maintain and troubleshoot test and measurement equipment
• →Support corrective actions for out-of-tolerance conditions
• →Utilize calibration software and diagnostic tools
• →Assist laboratory personnel with calibration-related inquiries
• →Track results and maintain accurate records
• →Follow established quality and calibration standards
• →Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives
• →Perform additional duties as assigned by the Calibration Supervisor

• High school diploma, technical school certificate, or equivalent experience
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Ability to follow technical procedures and documentation
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Associate degree in a science, engineering, or technical discipline
• 1-3 years of calibration, testing, maintenance, or laboratory experience
• Experience interpreting calibration procedures and requirements
• Test equipment maintenance experience
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and measurement uncertainty
• Knowledge of quality systems and industry standards such as:
  • ISO/IEC 17025
  • ISO 9001
  • AS9100
  • NIST
  • ANSI/NCSL Z540-1

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.