Materials Engineer; Authentication Labels & Security Solutions

The Materials Engineer will be responsible for the development, characterisation, and optimisation of novel authentication labels that incorporate advanced optical materials. The engineer will collaborate with a small label manufacturing and quality control teams to deliver innovative labels that meet performance, regulatory, and cost requirements.

• Develop and evaluate thin film materials for novel authentication labels.
• Design and optimise multilayer label constructions involving adhesives and protective coatings.
• Carry out small batch label preparation and conduct laboratory testing of labels’ durability, environmental stability, adhesion and tamper‑evidence performance.
• Prepare plans to scale new materials and processes from laboratory to production.
• Prepare clear technical reports, specifications, and documentation.

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in thin film deposition techniques, including physical vapour deposition and spin‑coating on various substrates.
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques especially spectroscopy and mechanical testing.
• Experience in adhesives and polymers.
• Understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Strong presentation, documentation, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with security printing, smart packaging, authentication labels, optical materials for anti‑counterfeiting technologies.
• Experience with optical memory materials.
• Experience working within a commercial product development.