All ESTECH attendees are invited to observe Working Group meetings as they are an incredible learning experience. You may attend as many working group meetings as you wish as an observer. Once you attend 2 consecutive meetings of the same working group, you are eligible to become a voting member and help update or develop technical guidelines.

Why join an IEST Working Group?

  • Establish industry guidelines
  • Network with peers
  • Build your résumé
  • Contribute your expertise
  • Learn about topics and technology of interest


WG-DTE001: Role of the Engineering Specialist — Robert Anderson
Wednesday, May 8 • 3 - 4:50 p.m.

WG-DTE009: Vibration Shaker System Selection — Kevin McIntosh
Wednesday, May 8 • 8 - 9:50 a.m.

WG-DTE043: MIL-STD-810 — Matthew Lucas
Wednesday, May 8 • 10:10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WG-DTE047:  Design and Use of Shock and Vibration Test Fixture—David Sgro
Monday, May 6 • 1 - 2:50 p.m.

WG-DTE048: Climatic Testing Safety Hazards and Mitigations—Matt Lucas
Monday, May 6 • 3:10 - 5 p.m.

WG-PR001: Management and Technical Guidelines for the ESS Process — William Boswell
Tuesday, May 7 • 9:30 - 11:20 a.m.

More information on IEST Working Groups and document scopes.