Senior Engineer – Biomechanical Testing

Element Materials Technology•Fairfield, OH

1d•$70,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Element has an opportunity for an Senior Engineer to join our expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the senior engineer position manages a variety of routine and non-routine testing projects within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The senior engineer position must be proficient in a number of core business and technical skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures. 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.

Requirements

Working knowledge of laboratory safety
Possess a high level of expertise related to scope, core theories, concepts, terminologies and boundaries of chosen engineering discipline
Possess a Bachelors of Science degree in an Engineering discipline
Have a minimum of 4 years’ pertinent post degree engineering experience, or advanced academic/professional qualifications
In-depth understanding of testing concepts
Can analyze and compiles testing data from the tests performed
Familiar with ASTM testing Standards
Familiar with orthopedic implants and surgical procedures
Able to operate a variety of mechanical test machines
Fluent with Solidworks or other CAD software

Responsibilities

Manage the entirety of multiple biomechanical testing programs
Provide technical and engineering leadership, and supports the development of new technologies within a local laboratory
Be accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data to customers including sign-offs of quality control data as acceptable
Be expected to obtain guidance in non-routine situation testing
Have the ability to oversee standard and/or routine technical problem solving activities
Interact with customers on technical issues and questions
Provide Input and support on business development opportunities with new or existing customers
Be confident in making both formal and informal presentations on conventional and/or routine testing to a wide range of stakeholders
Assist in the professional development of novice technicians and engineers within the local laboratory
Carry out crucial examination and implementation of testing concepts and data
Utilize an assortment of skill, methods, procedures and materials in advanced testing analysis
Be adept at drawing on internal knowledge as well as industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions