Senior Test Technician

Element Materials Technology; New Berlin, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Test Technician to perform routine and non-routine testing with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and accurate results. The role focuses on mechanical testing of metallic materials and meticulous record-keeping.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in mechanical/materials science or related field, with knowledge of ISO/ASTM standards and strong attention to detail. Safety and quality systems are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree level or equivalent in mechanical or materials science or related discipline.
• Experience in a mechanical testing environment is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ASTM, ISO or equivalent mechanical testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical testing of metallic materials (tension, compression, bending, shear, impact, hardness).
• Operate complex mechanical testing equipment and interpret specifications.
• Maintain accurate, systematic records and report results.
• Manage workflow and timelines to meet due dates.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and quality systems (ISO 17025 where applicable).
• Prepare data capture, perform analysis, and write test reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Self-motivation

Education

Associates Degree in mechanical/materials science

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Senior Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $26- $38/hr DOE

Responsibilities

• Mechanical testing, primarily of metallic materials (Tension, compression, bending, shear, impact, hardness)
• Interpretation of specifications and client requirements
• Operating complex mechanical testing equipment
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records
• Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
• Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, Quality as well as Health and Safety system
• Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment
• Report writing, data interpretation and analysis
• Internal and external communication
• Manage flow of work and timelines to meet due dates

Skills / Qualifications

• Educated to a good general standard including English and Math
• Associates Degree level or equivalent in mechanical or materials science or another relevant materials related discipline
• Hands-on job sometimes involving safely lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Experience of working within a mechanical testing environment is advantageous
• An understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
• Working knowledge of ASTM, ISO, or equivalent mechanical testing standards
• Self motivated Test Technician with the ability to multi task, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player attitude
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing.
• Ability to work alone the majority of the work day; only requiring assistance for clarification or confirmation of test procedures.
• Effectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed.
• Ability to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.
• Ability to hold team members accountable for the testing requirements.
• Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications.
• Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Ensures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input.

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.