Test Technician

Coventry, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/08/2025

ePropelled flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Epropelled has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations QA team, the Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing. Preparing samples, testing & reporting results within the department assignments and ensures timely and accurate test results under minimal direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor and measure each unique test and record all data onto our database
• Ensure test samples are stored and handled correctly
• Take part in test preparation by cutting, sizing, labelling and affixing samples
• Assist with deliveries, sign in and booking in of samples.
• Interpretation of internal and client requirements
• Operating complex mechanical testing equipment
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records
• Performing other duties to fulfil the demands of the laboratory
• Performing general duties in accordance with Element's internal procedures, Quality as well as Health and Safety system
• Application of instrumentation and the setting up of complex data capture equipment
• Report writing, data interpretation and analysis

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Skills / Qualifications

• Educated to a good general standard including English and Math
• Associates Degree level or equivalent in mechanical or materials science or another relevant materials related discipline
• Practical, hands on experience
• Experience of working within a mechanical testing environment is advantageous
• An understanding of a recognized Quality Management Systems such as ISO 17025 is beneficial
• Working knowledge of ASTM, ISO, or equivalent mechanical testing standards
• Self motivated Test Technician with the ability to multi task, organize and work under the pressure of a busy commercial mechanical test laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A team player attitude
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing.
• Ability to work alone the majority of the work day; only requiring assistance for clarification or confirmation of test procedures.
• Effectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed.
• Ability to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.
• Ability to hold team members and peer technicians accountable for the testing requirements.
• Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications.
• Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Ensures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input.
• Be confident to perform lower to intermediate testing of projects (once trained)
• Educated to a good standard
• Have strong attention to detail, be analytical as well as having good written and verbal skills (can use a computer)
• Priorities and coordinate a busy workload
• Able to work alone at times and complete testing projects from start to finish