Associate Engineer

Element has an opportunity for an Associate Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Engineer will perform a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and ensure timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. Proficiency in core business and technical skills is essential, including compliance with established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Perform coatings testing related to qualification tests on heat shrink sleeves and product qualification tests on elastomers and polymers based on international standards.
• Conduct sour and non-sour corrosion testing on various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys as applicable.
• Carry out metallurgical examinations (e.g., macro examination, microstructure examination, grain size, inclusion count, banding index, phase balance, nodularity).
• Support in performing mechanical testing with hands-on experience in tensile testing, bend testing, Charpy impact testing, and hardness testing.
• Provide technical and engineering inputs to support the development of new technologies within the laboratory.
• Ensure the accurate and timely release of test data to customers for sign-off by technical leads and maintain records of quality control data as required.
• Interact with customers and witness representatives regarding test procedures, technical issues, and questions.
• Contribute to business development opportunities with new or existing customers.
• Work in varied shifts and at site locations for testing as necessary.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and work culture in an ISO 17025 laboratory.
• Proficient in handling chemicals and reagents.
• A minimum of an engineering degree, preferably in Metallurgy or Mechanical disciplines.
• At least 2 years of relevant hands-on laboratory testing experience.
• Strong ability to apply academic knowledge to practical contexts within Element’s business.
• Operational knowledge of LIMS and similar laboratory management systems is advantageous.
• Experience in performing site tests (e.g., PMI, hardness, ferrite, replica) is useful.
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts and hands-on experience with test equipment.
• Ability to analyze and compile testing data effectively.
• Strong computer skills and good oral and written communication skills in English.