Electrical Engineer

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Engineer position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision.

Element Atlanta–Gainesville is a dedicated battery testing laboratory providing accredited safety, performance, cycling, abuse, and regulatory testing for all major lithium, nickel, alkaline, and emerging battery chemistries. Serving automotive, aerospace, medical device, consumer electronics, wearables, and industrial markets, the laboratory helps manufacturers ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of battery-powered products.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading and ownership of assigned customer testing projects across the full range of testing disciplines within the local test lab, and potentially other Element testing locations

Oversees and guides problem solving of complicated technical challenges across all areas of testing

Supports business development opportunities with technical consultation and advice with new or existing customers

Be accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data to customers including sign-offs of quality control data as acceptable

Be confident in making both formal and informal presentations on conventional and/or routine testing to a wide range of stakeholders

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

Tasked with actively seeking ways to disseminate (identifies opportunities to share) critical testing knowledge, acumen and protocols by supporting development and maintenance of organized SOP’s, training, and digital tools

Skills / Qualifications

Have 0 - 5 years pertinent post degree engineering experience, or advanced academic/professional qualifications

Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a science or testing related field

Possess a high level of expertise related to scope, core theories, concepts, terminologies and boundaries of chosen engineering discipline

Possesses a demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge within the context of Element’s business

Can analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed

Ability to interpret, review, and construct various types of instructions, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Proficient in balancing job priorities, testing deadlines, and work time to achieve targets and goals while handling multiple competing priorities

Takes initiative to plan work and set task deadlines

Working knowledge of laboratory safety

Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs

Ability to interact professionally with employees, vendors, and customers

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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.