OverviewElement has an opportunity for a Materials Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Warren, MI. The primary function of the Materials Test Technician is conducting evaluations and testing (setup, measure, and document results) on a wide variety of products while interfacing with a wide array of engineers and regulatory agencies.Responsibilities
Interpretation of internal and client requirements
Operating mechanical testing equipment
Maintaining accurate and systematic records
Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, quality as well as Health and Safety system
Report writing, data interpretation and analysis
Skills / Qualifications
Previous course experience in science/chemistry/physics/ a plus
Previous material property testing a plus
Hands-on job
Sound mechanical bias
Previous experience in an appropriate Engineering environment is a distinct advantage
Experience of working within a Mechanical testing environment is advantageous
An understanding of a recognised Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
Self motivated Technician with the ability to multi task, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial materials test laboratory
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A team player attitude
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
#LI-TF1Company OverviewElement 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 StatementAt 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.Job Locations US-MI-WarrenID 2024-14240