Element has an opportunity for an Associate Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. Working under the guidance of engineers and metallurgists, the Associate Engineer supports laboratory operations by performing routine and non-routine metallurgical and mechanical testing of well-defined assignments under limited supervision in accordance with approved procedures, methods, and specifications working. The Associate engineer must be proficient in several core technical and business skills to contribute to the timely delivery of testing services and customer reports. Success in this position requires adherence to company policies, the code of conduct, effective communication of technical information, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Salary: $65,000- $77,000/yr DOE
• Perform routine metallurgical and mechanical testing with limited supervision.• Apply approved test methods, procedures, specifications, and industry standards.• Analyze standard testing data and assist with technical evaluations.• Contribute to technical presentations and written communications.• Draft proposed test procedures, methods, and laboratory techniques.• Manage multiple priorities and meet assigned deadlines.• Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams.• Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.• Support problem-solving efforts related to routine testing challenges.• Utilize sound engineering judgment to evaluate testing results.• Maintain professionalism, attention to detail, and data integrity.• Contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiency.Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.• Entry-level to approximately 2 years of relevant laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering experience. Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or laboratory experience a plus.• Understanding of metallurgical and mechanical testing principles.• Demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge to practical solutions to engineering problems.• Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, aerospace, automotive, medical, or other applicable industry standards is preferred.• Able to lift 50 lbs.• Strong technical writing and report preparation skills.• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering software tools. Basic CAD knowledge is an advantage.• Ability to work independently on defined assignments while seeking guidance when appropriate.
Physical Demands:
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 Element Materials Technology Group is one of the world’s leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services for a diverse range of products, materials, and technologies in advanced industrial supply chains where failure in use is not an option.
Headquartered in London, UK, Element’s c.9,000 scientists, engineers, and technologists, work across a global network of over 270+ locations, support customers from early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals, and into production ensuring their products are safe and sustainable, and achieve market access.
In 2021, Element set out its new, industry leading environmental commitments, adopting science-based targets and committing to net zero emissions across its entire global business by 2035. These environmental commitments follow Element’s achievement of the highest ESG ranking in the testing, inspection and certification industry from Sustainalytics, a global leader in ESG research and data.
