Test Technician

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing and certification firm is seeking a Test Technician to conduct routine testing activities within their Exposure Gas Laboratories for non-metallic materials. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing material specimens, operating testing equipment, and analyzing data in accordance with industry standards. The role requires an engineering degree or equivalent experience, as well as excellent attention to detail and safety practices. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Must follow safety protocols and risk assessments.
• Ability to compile and analyze testing data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material specimens for testing.
• Operate mechanical testing equipment.
• Gather and analyze test data.
• Prepare technical reports.

Skills

Engineering/ Physical Sciences Degree or equivalent industry experience

Knowledge of laboratory safety

Data analysis skills

Basic understanding of testing concepts

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Report writing skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering/ Physical Sciences Degree

Job description

Overview

Element Materials Technologies is looking to recruit a Test Technician to perform routine/non-routine testing activities within our Exposure Gas Laboratories for non metallic materials. This role requires the successful candidate to be responsible for performing a variety of testing tasks to ensure the accurate execution of test methods in accordance with relevant industry standards, as well as the correct collection, documentation, and reporting of test data for review and analysis by SNR Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing of material specimens for testing
• Operation of mechanical testing equipment to internal test methods or industry standards
• Performing of high temperature and high-pressure tests
• Gathering, recording and analyzing of test data
• Preparing technical reports
• At times operating under the supervision of a more senior test technician and/or a Department Manager
• Interacting periodically with customers
• Scheduling of internal calibration of equipment
• Construction and maintenance of various test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order with little supervision

Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering/ Physical Sciences Degree or equivalent industry experience
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety including ability to follow risk assessments and COSHH assessments
• Can compile and analyse testing data from the tests performed
• Basic understanding of testing concepts
• Possess computer skills (Word, Excel etc.)
• Report writing skills
• Ability and willingness to stand on feet for long periods of time and carry out physical tasks, including lifting
• Good observational skills, attention to detail and ability to work accurately and precisely

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.

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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