Mechanical Test Engineer – Metals & Materials Lab

Element Materials Technology; Indiana; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Daleville, Indiana, is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join our operations team. You will perform routine and non-routine testing with minimal supervision to deliver timely and accurate results for aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing customers.

The role involves hands-on testing, data interpretation, and ensuring compliance with established standards. The position requires a BS in a related field and at least two years of post-degree mechanical

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant science or engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years post-degree mechanical testing or metallurgy experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, and test standards.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mechanical testing programs for metallic materials.
• Perform tensile, hardness, impact, and creep testing.
• Develop test plans, procedures, and reports based on customer specs and standards.
• Analyze test data and provide engineering interpretation of results.
• Ensure testing complies with ASTM, ISO and quality systems.

Skills

Mechanical properties

Engineering drawing interpretation

Data analysis

Engineering report writing

Safety and quality focus

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Tools

Mechanical testing equipment

Metallography

Optical microscopy

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Daleville, Indiana, is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to join our operations team. You will perform routine and non-routine testing with minimal supervision to deliver timely and accurate results for aerospace, defense, and critical manufacturing customers.

The role involves hands-on testing, data interpretation, and ensuring compliance with established standards. The position requires a BS in a related field and at least two years of post-degree mechanical