Materials Test Technician

Element has an opportunity for a Materials Testing Technician to join our rapidly expanding team in Warren, MI. Materials Test Technician conducts materials testing on components / representative material to evaluate properties such as tensile strength, tensile elongation, compression, wear, abrasion, scratch, mar, impact, chemical resistance, fogging, flammability, odor, color, gloss, haze, adhesion, etc. This role supports product development, quality assurance, and certification in industries like aerospace, automotive and manufacturing

Our Warren 11 Mile facility provides complete full-vehicle, subsystem, and component testing for automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial customers. The laboratory's capabilities span climatic and environmental simulation, fuels and fluids testing, polymer and composite analysis, materials testing, corrosion, vibration, hydraulic and dynamics testing, and advanced hybrid and electric vehicle battery testing.

Perform mechanical tests including tensile, compression, shear, impact, and fatigue testing
• Paint testing such as adhesions, environmental exposures, wear, abrasion, scratch, mar, color, gloss and chemical resistance
• Operate testing equipment such as Instron Universal Testing Machine
• Prepare material specimens according to industry standards
• Record and analyze test data
• Ensure compliance with standards such as ASTM International and ISO
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment
• Document results in detailed reports and maintain test records
• Follow safety and quality control procedures

• 1 - 2 years of Materials Testing experience.
• Understanding of materials (metals, polymers, composites)
• Familiarity with testing methods and lab procedures
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data acquisition systems)
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Materials Testing
• Knowledge of paint systems or plastics
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive)

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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.

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.