Mechanical Testing Technologist

Overview:

Element is looking for a Mechanical Technologist to conduct product testing performance evaluations in accordance to well defined standards, standard operating procedures, and/or performance specifications. The successful candidate will be involved in specimen setup, data acquisition, test execution, scheduling, equipment maintenance / calibration, client interaction and technical report writing.

Responsibilities:

• Involvement in sample preparation, test setup/fixturing, test execution, data collection & analysis
• Reviewing and understanding of test requirements per relevant standards and specifications
• Technical report writing containing specimen description, observations / test results per standard or performance requirements
• Coordinating equipment calibration per Element quality procedures
• Purchasing materials and maintaining equipment
• Typical product evaluation methods: compression, tension, torsion, displacement, impact, stock, vibration and thermal exposure

Skills / Qualifications:

• Completion of a College program in Engineering or Technology
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working in an engineering or industrial environment
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors, controllers and data acquisition systems
• Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane
• Experience with common hand and power tools (ability to weld is an asset)
• Computer proficiency (MS Office)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read and understand customer technical specifications
• Conduct safe material handling per Element guidelines

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:

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.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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