Associate Engineer

Element Materials Technology•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Engineer to join their rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures. Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world, with more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Their ambitious purpose is to 'Make tomorrow safer than today' by helping 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, their global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. Element empowers employees to take charge of their career, and rewards excellence and integrity with growth and development. They are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to their Vision of becoming 'the world’s most trusted testing partner'.

Requirements

Working knowledge of laboratory safety
Possess a recognized scientific, technical or engineering qualification to a degree level
A Bachelors of Science degree in a science or testing related field
In-depth understanding of testing concepts
Ability to analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed
Possess strong computer skills
Intermediate to advanced mathematical skills.
Ability to apply concepts of algebra, geometry, and statistics required
Ability to work on well-defined issues, standard and/or routine tests, with limited supervision in accordance with approved procedures, methods, customer specifications and standards
Adapt at managing job priority and work time in accordance with targets/goals set by supervisor
Under the close guidance of advanced Engineers in the laboratory, work on well delineated technical issues including standard and routine analysis
Define work experience that has impact on the day to day technical decisions made on timely delivery of laboratory testing services and customer support
Strong technical knowledge
Able to demonstrate the ability to apply an array of testing techniques in a rational and practical style to help examine issues and build solutions

Nice To Haves

Preferred significant field experience leading to comparable engineering knowledge, competencies and skill
Experience with Fusion 360 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Closely involved – as a contributing team member – with a variety of assignments with the laboratory
Accountable for technical activities of a limited scope and may attain additional responsibilities for release of standard and/or routine data to clients
Possess the ability to effectively contribute to technical presentations and communications within the engineering discipline
Project management of customer projects, including both standardized and custom tests.
Support process improvement initiatives across multiple testing departments, included but not limited to: Fixture design, specimen design, SOP development, and material selection.