Skills / Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related science/testing discipline
- Minimum of 2 years of pertinent post-degree engineering experience in mechanical testing, materials evaluation, metallurgy, or laboratory testing; advanced academic qualifications or equivalent professional experience may be considered
- Understanding of mechanical properties of metals and alloys, including strength, ductility, toughness, fatigue, creep, and fracture behavior
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, material specifications, test standards, and customer requirements.
- Ability to analyze technical data and prepare clear, concise engineering reports
- Strong attention to detail with demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and data integrity
Technical Skills
- Mechanical testing equipment operation and data interpretationMaterials characterization techniques
- Metallography and optical microscopy
- Metallurgical evaluation of metals and alloys
- Technical report writing and engineering documentation
- Data analysis and problem-solving
Work Environment
The Mechanical Test Engineer works in a laboratory environment supporting advanced materials testing programs for demanding applications. The position requires hands-on interaction with testing equipment, materials, and laboratory processes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality.
Company Overview
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.
Diversity Statement
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.