Associate Test Technician - Element Materials Technology

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Associate Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Warren, MI. As a member of the operations team in in Warren, the Associate 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 direct supervision. 

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain interiors test stands and related equipment in compliance with company policies and safety requirements
• Oversee multiple projects in the interiors laboratory and responsible for day-to-day, including scheduling, updating client, and coordinating or reporting activities with supervisor or other team members
• Interpret and work to several OEM test specifications, SAE and ASTM standards
• Use of various data acquisition equipment 
• Use of hand tools and power tools required
• Review test data (OEM and Tier 1 & 2 suppliers)
• Work closely with other engineers/technicians
• Self starter willing to put extra hours, as needed, willing to work in weekends as needed

Skills / Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred
• 1-3 years experience in automotive/testing field preferred Interiors testing experience highly preferred
• Interpreting testing procedures and requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel)
• Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities
• Must have valid driver's license, or ability to obtain prior to beginning employment

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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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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