Mechanical Testing Technician

About the role

Element has an opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to develop your career within a global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) business.

Salary: $20–$25/hr, dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret internal and client requirements
• Supervise allocated staff and manage the day-to-day operations of the relevant discipline
• Operate complex mechanical testing equipment
• Maintain accurate and systematic records
• Perform other duties to meet laboratory demands
• Carry out general duties in accordance with Element’s internal procedures, quality, and Health & Safety systems
• Apply instrumentation and set up complex data capture equipment
• Prepare reports, interpret data, and conduct analysis

Requirements

• Educated to a good general standard, including English and Maths
• Degree-level or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant materials-related discipline
• Hands-on mechanical experience
• Previous experience in an engineering environment is advantageous
• Experience working in a mechanical testing environment is beneficial
• Understanding of recognized Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 17025) is a plus

Skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and work under pressure in a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-player attitude
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

About the company

Element is one of the fastest-growing testing, inspection, and certification businesses in the world. Globally, we have more than 9,000 employees operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Our purpose is to “Make tomorrow safer than today.”

We help customers ensure that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose—from early R&D through regulatory approvals and into production. Our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists supports customers in achieving product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

Despite our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower employees to take charge of their careers and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.