Mechanical Test Engineer
About The Position
Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Test Engineer to join its operations team. The position performs routine and non-routine testing assignments and ensures timely, accurate results under minimal direct supervision. Element Daleville is a materials testing laboratory in Daleville, Indiana, supporting aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing customers. Its capabilities include mechanical testing, metallurgical evaluation, and chemistry testing for metals and alloys used in high-performance applications. The Engineer plans and conducts mechanical testing and metallurgical evaluations, interprets results, prepares technical reports, supports customer qualification and validation work, and helps maintain laboratory equipment, documentation, and quality systems. The role is hands-on in a laboratory environment and requires a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and quality. Salary is $27–$32 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants must be lawfully eligible to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related science/testing discipline.
- At least 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 and demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and data integrity.
- Lawful eligibility to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; the employer will not consider applicants who require sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a TIC or materials testing laboratory, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or another regulated industry environment.
- Familiarity with ASTM standards related to mechanical testing and metallurgical evaluation.
- Experience with metallographic sample preparation, microscopy, and microstructural analysis.
- Knowledge of welding processes, weld qualification requirements, and weld inspection methods.
- Experience supporting failure analysis investigations.
- Familiarity with laboratory quality systems such as ISO/IEC 17025.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute mechanical testing programs for metallic materials and components, including ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
- Perform or oversee tensile testing at room and elevated temperatures; Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers, and related hardness testing; Charpy and Izod impact testing; stress rupture and creep rupture testing; weld testing and welder qualification support; metallographic preparation and microstructural evaluation; macroetch and weld macro examination; heat treatment processing and verification; and metallurgical failure analysis support.
- Develop test plans, procedures, and technical reports based on customer specifications, industry standards, and laboratory capabilities.
- Analyze test data, identify trends, and provide engineering interpretation of results.
- Support metallurgical evaluations, including grain structure analysis, phase identification, weld characterization, and material condition assessments.
- Assist customers with material qualifications, process validation, and product performance evaluations.
- Ensure testing complies with ASTM, ISO, customer-specific requirements, and laboratory quality systems.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical testing equipment and laboratory instrumentation.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory efficiency, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate documentation and support internal and external audits.
- Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory technicians and junior engineering personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
