Element Materials Technology is seeking motivated graduates or early-career professionals to join our team as ATEX Test and Certification Engineers. ATEX refers to European regulations governing equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres, ensuring safety and compliance in industries such as oil, gas, chemicals, and mining.

As a Notified Body under the ATEX Directive, Element is authorised to assess, test, and certify equipment to ensure it meets stringent international safety standards. Our engineers evaluate product designs, conduct technical assessments, and prepare certification documentation for global clients.

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in hazardous area equipment certification, contribute to global safety, and work with cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical or electronic engineering and a keen interest in product safety and compliance.

• 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
• Assessment of products designed to national, regional and international standards.
• Preparation of technical reports and technical files

• 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 a science or testing related field
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential as is attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple activities at once, a collaborative work ethic and a demonstrable desire to deliver outstanding service internally and externally.
• Possesses a demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge within the context of Element’s business
• In-depth understanding of testing concepts
• Can analyze and compiles testing data from the tests performed
• Excellent skills in the use of various computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, as well as capability to learn new applications

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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.

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.