Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking an Engineer to join our Operations team. This hands-on role supports laboratory and qualification testing for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers, involving planning, executing tests, evaluating results, troubleshooting, and customer interaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 2 years of lab or engineering experience, with strong data analysis, documentation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering or laboratory testing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering knowledge in a practical laboratory or industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of testing concepts, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and compile test data from laboratory testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform routine and non-routine engineering and laboratory testing per requirements and standards.
• Collect, analyze, review, and document test data; identify trends and report results with engineering sign-off.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and systems; lead routine problem-solving activities.
• Support development, modification, and implementation of test methods, fixtures, and capabilities.
• Provide technical and customer support; participate in customer meetings and technical reviews.
• Manage multiple testing activities and priorities while maintaining schedules and lab commitments.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical communication

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the Operations team, the Engineer will support the execution of complex laboratory and qualification testing for a wide range of aerospace, defense, and industrial customers.This position is hands‑on and combines engineering, laboratory testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and customer interaction. The Engineer will be responsible for planning and executing testing, evaluating test results, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing engineering support to technicians and customers. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast‑paced laboratory environment and can effectively balance multiple projects, priorities, and customer requirements.

Salary: $70,000 - $99,000/yr DOE

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing: Plan, coordinate, and perform routine and non‑routine engineering and laboratory testing in accordance with customer requirements, specifications, procedures, and applicable industry standards.

• Manage test data and results: Collect, analyze, review, and document test data to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results. Identify trends, anomalies, or conditions that may affect test validity and provide appropriate engineering sign‑off of results.

• Troubleshoot and solve technical problems: Apply engineering principles and practical problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, hydraulic, mechanical, thermal, and other laboratory systems. Lead routine technical problem‑solving activities and seek guidance when faced with complex or non‑routine issues.

• Develop testing capabilities: Support the development, modification, and implementation of test methods, procedures, fixtures, equipment, and laboratory capabilities. Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new testing technologies and concepts.

• Provide technical and customer support: Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal teams by addressing test requirements, technical questions, test status, results, and issues. Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and presentations as required.

• Support project and business objectives: Manage multiple testing activities and priorities while maintaining customer schedules and laboratory commitments. Provide technical input and support for business development opportunities with new and existing customers.

• Provide technical leadership: Assist with the training and professional development of technicians and less experienced engineers. Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory personnel and contribute to a collaborative engineering environment.

• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance: Perform all work in accordance with company policies, laboratory safety requirements, quality procedures, and applicable standards while maintaining accurate technical and project documentation.

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another relevant science or testing-related discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering or laboratory testing experience after completion of degree, or equivalent advanced academic/professional qualifications.

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering and academic knowledge in a practical laboratory or industrial environment.

• Strong understanding of engineering and testing concepts, including test methods, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis.

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and compile test data from laboratory testing.

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and Solidworks.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, test procedures, and technical documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, technicians, engineers, and management.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to seek guidance.

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.