Materials Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Materials Testing Engineer in Saint Paul, MN. 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.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and 2–4 years of related work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field is required.
• 2-4 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of physical property testing including tensile, compression, flexural, hardness, and other material tests.
• Interpret test data and prepare clear technical reports for customers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field

Job description

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.

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

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)