Technical Leader/Manager

Manage the operation of the conformance and operator acceptance testing laboratory;
• Manage maintenance and operation of LTE and GSM/UMTS test systems by performing the following duties:
• Resolution of all failures by working with test system manufacturers;
• Monitor certification regime database for change requests related to test system;
• Install new system software and equipment firmware versions;
• Maintain test system information in company proprietary database; and,
• Perform Conformance and Operator testing and debug problems if necessary.
• Act as point of contact for LTE questions and technical issues related to device testing;
• Provide expert opinion and interpretation for test projects and approves test reports;
• Work closely with project managers during all test phases;
• Ensure compliance to ISO 17025 and oversees Corrective/Preventive Actions;
• Train test technicians and monitor their performance;
• Prepare and maintain documentation for test system maintenance and operation; and,
• Participate in the improvement of testing processes, testing efficiency and test reporting.
• Part-time telecommuting is permitted.
• Travel required up to 10% of the time.

Salary range: $140 - 180K/year

Work location: 382 Piercy Road, San Jose, CA 95138, Annual wage/salary: $140,000 - 185,000.

Travel required up to 10% of the time.

Bachelor's degree or the foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering or a closely related field plus 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in a Telecommunication Engineering occupation.

Experience must include the following:

• 4 years of experience working with LTE, GSM/UMTS PTCRB/GCF testing;
• 4 years of experience working with Cellular Customer Acceptance testing;
• 4 years of experience working with 3G/4G modem testing; and
• 2 years of experience leading teams.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 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.