Engineering Sciences Associate — Failure Analysis & Materials

Secretariat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking a highly skilled engineer to lead failure analyses across automotive, consumer electronics, and medical devices. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams and advise on design, safety, and regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced materials characterization techniques.

The role requires a PhD in Materials Science or related field, strong reporting ability, and proven project management of multiple engagements.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for client-facing reporting and collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities to identify root causes of failures.
• Ability to quickly assimilate information and develop creative solutions under pressure.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills for clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis investigations.
• Lead cross-discipline investigations spanning multiple time zones.
• Advise clients on the design, evaluation, and performance of electrical components, power systems, and control systems; develop tests and reviews to diagnose faults.
• Assist with field inspections and prepare technically detailed documentation and schematics.
• Advising on global regulatory compliance and best manufacturing practices across relevant industries.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Strong analytical and problem solving

Time management

Excellent listening and presentation

CAD-based analysis tools

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

CAD-based analysis tools

SEM

EDS

XPS

Auger

SIMS

FTIR

X-ray

Job description

Secretariat is seeking a highly skilled engineer to lead failure analyses across automotive, consumer electronics, and medical devices. You will guide cross-disciplinary teams and advise on design, safety, and regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced materials characterization techniques.

The role requires a PhD in Materials Science or related field, strong reporting ability, and proven project management of multiple engagements.