Mechanical Engineering Technician

OverviewElement has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our rapidly expanding team.At Element our shared purpose of ‘Making tomorrow safer than today’ is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future. This is what sets us apart from the crowd.Salary: $24- $32/hr DOEResponsibilitiesPerform general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, quality as well as Health and Safety systemFollowing all written proceduresInterpretation of internal and client requirementsApply an array of testing techniques in a rational and practical style to help examine issues and build solutionsOperating testing equipmentMaintain in-depth knowledge of test standards, product test procedures, and instrumentation.Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipmentReport writing, data interpretation and analysisPerform other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratoryMaintain client confidentiality at all timesSkills / QualificationsMechanical Engineering Degree or experience working within a mechanical testing environment preferredHands-on jobStrong mechanical aptitudeStrong technical knowledgeStrong computer skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detailExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to analyze and compile testing data from the tests performedSelf-motivated with the ability to multitask, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial test laboratoryWorking knowledge of laboratory safetyIn-depth understanding of testing conceptsCompany OverviewElement 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.