Element has an opportunity for an 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.  The 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

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE

• Perform metallurgical examination (like macro examination, microstructure examination, grain size, inclusion count, banding index, phase balance, nodularity), corrosion testing (like ASTM A 262, ASTM G48, ASTM G28, ASTM A 923) and chemical analysis (OES) on various ferrous and non-ferrous alloys
• Ability to support in performing mechanical testing with a minimum hands-on experience in tensile testing, bend testing, charpy impact testing, hardness testing
• Provide technical and engineering leadership, and supports the development of new technologies within the laboratory
• Be competent and capable to perform site tests as and when required and undertake associated tasks like liaising with clients, planning the work, executing the work and submit the technical reports in time
• 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 and witness representatives 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 using an assortment of skill, methods, procedures and materials
• Be adept at drawing on internal knowledge as well as industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions
• Will be required to work in varied shifts as required and also work at site locations for testing as deemed necessary by Company

• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and work culture in an ISO 17025 laboratory
• Possess a good level of expertise related to scope, core theories, concepts, terminologies and boundaries of chosen engineering discipline
• Possess a minimum of an engineering degree in Metallurgy or Mechanical disciplines
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ pertinent post degree engineering experience, or advanced academic/professional qualifications
• Possesses a demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge within the context of Element’s business and handle technical discussions and audits independently
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts and hands on-experience in handling test equipment related to the required responsibilities to be undertaken for this position
• Can analyze and compile testing data from the tests performed
• Possess strong computer skills along with good oral and written communication skills in English

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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.