Electrical Engineer

Element Materials Technology•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Element is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its expanding operations team. The role performs routine and non-routine testing assignments and ensures accurate, timely test results with minimal direct supervision. Element Atlanta–Gainesville is a dedicated battery testing laboratory providing accredited safety, performance, cycling, abuse, and regulatory testing for major lithium, nickel, alkaline, and emerging battery chemistries. Its customers operate in automotive, aerospace, medical device, consumer electronics, wearables, and industrial markets. The Engineer leads assigned customer testing projects across testing disciplines at the local laboratory and potentially at other Element locations. The role addresses complex technical challenges, supports customer and business development discussions with technical advice, and is accountable for reviewing and releasing testing data. It also involves interpreting and applying testing concepts and data, presenting results, consulting internal and external technical resources, and supporting the development and maintenance of procedures, training, and digital tools for sharing testing knowledge.

Requirements

0–5 years of pertinent post-degree engineering experience, or advanced academic or professional qualifications.
Bachelor of Science degree in a science- or testing-related field.
High level of expertise in the scope, core theories, concepts, terminology, and boundaries of the chosen engineering discipline.
Demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge in the context of Element’s business.
Ability to interpret, review, and construct instructions, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Proficiency in balancing job priorities, testing deadlines, and work time while handling competing priorities.
Initiative in planning work and setting task deadlines.
Working knowledge of laboratory safety.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

Lead and own assigned customer testing projects across testing disciplines at the local laboratory and potentially other Element testing locations.
Oversee and guide the resolution of complicated technical challenges across areas of testing.
Support business development opportunities by providing technical consultation and advice to new and existing customers.
Ensure accurate and timely release of test data to customers, including signing off on acceptable quality-control data.
Deliver formal and informal presentations on conventional and routine testing to a range of stakeholders.
Examine and implement testing concepts and data.
Use appropriate skills, methods, procedures, and materials in advanced testing analysis.
Draw on internal knowledge and industry or academic resources to reach testing conclusions.
Identify opportunities to share testing knowledge, expertise, and protocols by supporting the development and maintenance of organized SOPs, training, and digital tools.
Analyze and compile data from tests performed.