Senior Mechanical Technician — Lab Testing & Data

Element Materials Technology; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our growing team. The role involves operating complex mechanical testing equipment, interpreting client requirements, and maintaining detailed records.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a testing-related field and the ability to mentor junior technicians while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This is a full-time position based on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.
• Ability to mentor and train technicians with less experience.
• Ability to interpret internal and client requirements and translate them to procedures.
• Strong communication of technical data to team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Interpret internal and client requirements.
• Supervise allocated staff and manage day-to-day discipline.
• Operate complex mechanical testing equipment.
• Maintain accurate and systematic records.
• Perform other duties to fulfil lab demands.
• Adhere to Element's quality and Health & Safety procedures.
• Set up instrumentation and complex data capture equipment.
• Prepare report writing, data interpretation and analysis.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Mentor technicians

Interpret requirements

Technical communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in testing-related field

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our growing team. The role involves operating complex mechanical testing equipment, interpreting client requirements, and maintaining detailed records.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a testing-related field and the ability to mentor junior technicians while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This is a full-time position based on-site.