Element has an opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join our Polymer Materials Testing Team at our Houston TX location. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer with a strong background in Polymer Science and Material Testing to lead and manage customer-facing technical projects. This individual will serve as a key interface between our customers and internal teams, ensuring accurate interpretation of technical requirements, effective quoting, and timely delivery of test results and reports.
The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, technically strong in polymer materials, and capable of running mechanical and compatibility tests hands-on in the lab.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 yearly DOE 

This is a hands-on role and will require physical work in the lab. It also requires project management of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from a few days to 6 months in duration.

• Manage technical customer projects from quotation through report delivery
• Provide technical and engineering leadership. Engage directly with customers to understand technical requirements, clarify test scopes, and communicate project status.
• Conduct or oversee lab-based tests, including compatibility and mechanical testing under various temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Oversee and guide problem solving of complicated technical challenges and provide solutions.
• Accountable for accurate and timely release of testing data to customers
• Provide counsel to coworkers and customers requiring critical analysis of data.
• Assist in the professional development of novice technicians and engineers within the laboratory.
• Draw on internal knowledge and industry and/or academic resources in reaching testing conclusions.

This is a fast-paced environment, and we need someone who is proactive, self-motivated, a critical thinker, and a team player. The person for this role will be a specialist in their field, respected by all who they work with, keen to learn and enthusiastic in the face of a challenge. You will:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related field 
• Have a minimum of 5 years pertinent post-degree engineering experience, polymer testing experience, or advanced academic/professional qualifications
• Have a minimum 2 years of experience in technical project management
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and compatibility testing, especially involving fluids and variable conditions.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Be confident making presentations on conventional and/or routine testing to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Comfortable working hands-on in a lab environment and capable of executing tests independently when needed.
• Have a depth of knowledge and understanding of polymer materials and general materials testing concepts
• Have a working knowledge of laboratory safety practices

Work Environment:
• This role is primarily onsite, working in a lab and office setting.
• Regular interaction with laboratory equipment, chemicals, and test materials will be required.
• Regular use of personal protective equipment

• Standard working hours with some flexibility based on project deadlines.
• Collaborative and technical environment where cross-functional teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

NOTE: This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or U.S. Government export authorization is required. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the employer obtaining the necessary export authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other applicable government agency.

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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.

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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.

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