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Element Materials Technology lists this Associate Engineer opportunity in glendale heights, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Engineer
Job Locations
US-IL-Glendale Heights
ID
Overview
Element has an opportunity for an Associate Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team near Chicago, IL. Working under the guidance of engineers and metallurgists, the Associate Engineer supports laboratory operations by performing routine and non-routine metallurgical and mechanical testing of well-defined assignments under limited supervision in accordance with approved procedures, methods, and specifications working.
Element Chicago is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited metals testing laboratory specializing in destructive testing, failure analysis and consulting. The laboratory also holds Nadcap accreditation and is registered under the US Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).
If you are not currently authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, Element Materials Technology will not consider your job application. Any candidate must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.
Salary: $65,000- $77,000/yr DOE
Responsibilities
Perform routine metallurgical and mechanical testing with limited supervision
Apply approved test methods, procedures, specifications, and industry standards
Analyze standard testing data and assist with technical evaluations
Contribute to technical presentations and written communications
Draft proposed test procedures, methods, and laboratory techniques
Manage multiple priorities and meet assigned deadlines
Collaborate effectively with laboratory personnel and cross-functional teams
Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Support problem-solving efforts related to routine testing challenges
Utilize sound engineering judgment to evaluate testing results
Maintain professionalism, attention to detail, and data integrity
Contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiency
Skills / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Entry-level to approximately 2 years of relevant laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering experience. Internship, co-op, undergraduate research, or laboratory experience a plus
Understanding of metallurgical and mechanical testing principles
Demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge to practical solutions to engineering problems
Knowledge of ASTM, ISO, aerospace, automotive, medical, or other applicable industry standards is preferred
Ability to work on well-defined issues, standard and/or routine tests, with limited supervision in accordance with approved procedures, methods, customer specifications and standards
Adapt at managing job priority and work time in accordance with targets/goals set by supervisor
Under the close guidance of advanced Engineers in the laboratory, work on well delineated technical issues including standard and routine analysis
Define work experience that has impact on the day to day technical decisions made on timely delivery of laboratory testing services and customer support
Strong technical knowledge
Able to demonstrate the ability to apply an array of testing techniques in a rational and practical style to help examine issues and build solutions
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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.
Who can apply
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