Graduate / Senior Materials Engineer

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced technologies seeks a materials engineer to support manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. This role involves failure analysis, technical investigations, and collaboration with engineering teams in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in material analysis using microscopy.
• Understanding of high-temperature joining techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed material and assembly failure analysis.
• Produce technical reports for internal audiences.
• Manage laboratory equipment for analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Microscopy

SEM

EDX

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, environmental monitoring, electronics design, oceanographic research, oil and gas exploration, medical imaging, and pharmaceuticals.

We seek individuals who thrive on making an impact and enjoy being part of a winning team.

Job Description

Business Overview:

Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialized components and subsystems for applications in medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industry. Our products are present in hospitals, aircraft, ships, and space, often unseen but crucial.

Working with us offers the chance to develop expertise in some of the world’s most advanced technologies alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and scientists. Our innovations have contributed to saving lives, exploring our planet and universe, and advancing fundamental physics.

The Role

As a materials engineer, you will support the business by applying your expertise to ensure suitable manufacturing processes and parts. You will utilize failure analysis techniques to resolve technical issues, ensuring product quality and delivery. This role requires working in a task-driven laboratory environment with technicians and engineers, understanding unfamiliar processes, and developing technical solutions. Problem-solving and adaptability are essential qualities.

This position suits individuals interested in multidisciplinary laboratory work, keen on understanding and resolving technical problems.

Responsibilities

1. Perform detailed material and assembly failure analysis.
2. Support manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams through technical investigations.
3. Produce technical reports for diverse internal audiences.
4. Manage laboratory equipment, including grinding, polishing, microscopy, SEM, and EDX.
5. Collaborate with other lab functions for comprehensive analysis.
6. Provide technical advice as a point of contact for materials-related issues.
7. Participate in risk assessments for processes and equipment.

Essential Experience

• Material analysis using microscopy and inspection techniques.
• Operation and interpretation of SEM and EDX data.
• Understanding of high-temperature joining techniques like brazing and welding.

Examples of Experience

• Assembly and failure modes of vacuum electronic components.
• Metallurgy of copper, nickel-copper alloys, steels, and braze materials.
• Component processing for vacuum electronics assembly.
• Adhesive properties and selection.
• Review of technical drawings for design and manufacturing.
• Mechanical destructive testing.

Experience with Non-destructive Techniques

Understanding the suitability and application of various non-destructive testing methods.

Additional Notes

Teledyne and its employees are committed to conducting business ethically, complying with all laws and regulations. Our reputation for integrity and high ethical standards is as important as our technological innovation.