Associate Engineer

About the Role

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.

The Element Chicago laboratory specializes in destructive testing, failure analysis, and consulting. The laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025-accredited and holds Nadcap accreditation. The laboratory is also registered under the US Department of State International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Salary: $65,000 - $77,000/yr DOE

Key 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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

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

Note: Candidates must be lawfully eligible to work in the US as a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Element Materials Technology will not consider applications requiring sponsorship.