Mechanical Engineer

The primary function of the Mechanical Engineer is to safely perform tests and report testing evaluations and assist 
with projects including quality, investigations, and process improvement. Work is to be performed in accordance 
with established QA procedures.

At Element our shared purpose of 'Making tomorrow safer than today' is what brings us together. We are energized
 by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, 
if you join us...) apart from the crowd.

Salary: $65K-$75K DOE

Prepare and operate all equipment necessary to perform testing in the Mechanical Lab
• Performs daily verifications and adjusts equipment baselines accordingly
• Performs RTT/ETT tests, Charpy impacts, Fracture Toughness, Hardness, Stress/Creep Rupture, Full size Fastener testing, Pressure testing
• Maintains mechanical testing equipment for operation and performs routine housekeeping tasks associated with the area(s) trouble shooting as necessary.
• Insures that ample supplies are available for operation of mechanical testing area
• Interface with clients on matters of concern/interest
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Engineering degree
• Laboratory experience, preferred

• Good interpretive/ investigation skills; ability to problem solve

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, customer testing specifications, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, data and details furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
NA

Physical Demands

• Frequency of required physical force: Occasional (moderate).
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Work is performed in a laboratory environment.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events/projects in the community, with customers and within the company.
• Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Well developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs. Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect.
• Ability to interface with clients, determine their requirements; helps develops proposals including cost estimates, work plan and terms and conditions.

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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.