Requisition titleMechanical Technician

Mechanical Test Technician

Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Test Technician to join our growing team in Wixom, MI. The Mechanical Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision.

Element Wixom is a full-service metallurgical and materials testing laboratory supporting the automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. The laboratory provides extensive expertise in mechanical testing, fatigue testing, metallurgical evaluations, chemical analysis, corrosion testing, and advanced failure analysis, helping manufacturers validate material performance and resolve complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conducting mechanical testing including tensile, compersion, hardness, Charpy, and bend testing
• Prepare material specimens for testing
• Interpretation of internal and client requirements
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records
• Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
• Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, quality and health and safety system

Skills / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety
• HS diploma or GED certificate required
• College degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar is beneficial
• Experience of working within a mechanical or other testing environment is beneficial
• Experience with reading standards such as ASTM is beneficial
• 0-5 years experience in a testing related field
• Strong attention detail is required
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry a plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate).
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time

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.