Materials Test Engineer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Materials Testing Engineer. In this role, you will work with engineers and technicians to perform tasks related to non-metallic and metallic materials testing including sample preparation, test setup, testing, and reporting. This opportunity will provide you with valuable on the job experience and exposure to the materials testing field.

Our laboratory in St. Paul operates a full materials testing laboratory with mechanical testing, metallurgical testing, advanced materials testing, Nadcap certified nondestructive testing (NDT), certified weld inspection, failure analysis and chemistry services. We are among the most trusted providers of construction materials testing services in the US.

If you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.

Salary: $65,000- $75,000/yr DOE

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of physical property testing including, but not limited to; tensile, compression, flexural, hardness, thermal conductivity, flammability, water absorption, vapor transmission, color, gloss, adhesion, etc.
• Interpret test data and subsequently review and/or write technical reports for customers
• Prepare and evaluate samples for testing
• Perform equipment verification and preventative maintenance
• Participate in proficiency testing in qualified disciplines
• Engage in personal training, cross training of colleagues, and ongoing learning of testing techniques
• Execute tasks within our project management and accounting systems
• Perform all duties as required within an ISO 17025 quality system
• Abide by all safety and housekeeping rules and regulations
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Materials Science or a related field
• 2-4 years related work experience preferred

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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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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