Lead Materials Engineer – Motors & Failure Analysis

Yasa Limited; Harwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

YASA Limited is seeking a Senior or Lead Materials Engineer to advance axial flux motor materials strategies. You will drive material selection, testing programs and integration with manufacturing, working closely with internal engineers and external partners.

The role emphasizes hands‑on laboratory work at site, development of robust testing plans, and root‑cause analysis to improve power density, reliability and cost in next‑gen propulsion technologies.

Qualifications

• Applied experience with metallic and non‑metallic materials.
• Practical knowledge of joining technologies such as adhesives and welding.
• Experience with ISO, ASTM or equivalent testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection and development of materials, adhesives, joining processes and manufacturing technologies.
• Identify opportunities from new materials and emerging technologies.
• Develop and manage practical materials testing with external partners where needed.
• Support teardown and examination of failed motors and components.
• Diagnose failure mechanisms and define further testing to establish root cause.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to qualify material solutions.

Skills

Materials engineering

Materials testing

Root cause analysis

Joining technologies

Job description

YASA Limited is seeking a Senior or Lead Materials Engineer to advance axial flux motor materials strategies. You will drive material selection, testing programs and integration with manufacturing, working closely with internal engineers and external partners.

The role emphasizes hands‑on laboratory work at site, development of robust testing plans, and root‑cause analysis to improve power density, reliability and cost in next‑gen propulsion technologies.