Environmental Test Engineer

Environmental Test Engineer

Job Locations

US-MI-Burton

ID

2025-17459

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Environmental Test Engineer to support and lead testing programs for components and systems developed for key account projects in our Burton, MI laboratory. In this role, you will design and execute test plans to evaluate product performance, durability, and reliability under a range of thermal, vibration, humidity, and environmental conditions , ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. You will also be responsible for analyzing data , preparing detailed technical reports , and collaborating closely with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality, actionable results.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in developing electrical circuits, automating test stands, and programming in Python or equivalent software to enhance test efficiency and capability. This position is part of a strategic investment in expanding Element's environmental testing services and offers a unique opportunity for a hands-on, mid-level engineer to take ownership of projects in a growing and innovative field. At Element, we are committed to a dvancing testing technologies that make tomorrow safer, more reliable, and more sustainable than today.

Responsibilities

Design and execute environmental test plans to assess product performance, durability, and reliability under thermal, vibration, humidity, and combined environmental conditions

• Develop and integrate electrical circuits and instrumentation systems to support environmental testing and data acquisition.
• Automate test stands and control systems to improve testing efficiency, repeatability, and accuracy
• Write and maintain automation scripts using Python or equivalent software (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB) for data acquisition, control, and analysis
• Manage projects from planning through delivery , including scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication to ensure successful execution of test programs
• Analyze test data and prepare detailed technical reports , collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine testing methods and ensure compliance with customer and industry standards

Skills / Qualifications

Physical Demands :

50 lbs. on occasion

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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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