Senior Test Engineer

The role

Due to growth, we are seeking a new Senior Test Engineer to join our Materials, Science and Engineering department, who wants to develop their skills and progress within a successful global business. We provide testing and consultative support for a range of clients in multiple industry sectors. Our technical support services are world leading and include failure diagnosis, design and process optimisation of polymer materials.

• Liaising with clients on testing requirements and progress.
• Setting up and performing test programmes efficiently and on time, providing quality data and technical reports on time.
• The designing and building of test rigs and testing equipment.
• Assisting in the development of new test methods.
• Supporting the maintenance and efficient organisation of equipment resources.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated competence and knowledge in multiple polymer testing techniques.
• Have experience in using testing techniques.
• Have experience or knowledge of stress and fatigue testing, mechanical properties testing, environmental exposure testing and accelerated aging.
• Be computer literate, demonstrating good competence in Excel, Word, Outlook, plus the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Have proven excellent communication skills whilst liaising with internal and external clients, plus has proven ability in translating lab data into meaningful commentary for clients.
• Have obtained a BSc,
  
  B.Eng., or higher in a technical related subject, ideally in Engineering or Physics or have the relevant experience.
• Candidates will be considered for positions as a Test Engineer of Technician if they do not possess the experience of knowledge required for the role.

As a global employer we offer a generous benefit package to all our employees incorporating private healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and flexible working hours which includes an early finish on a Friday!