Materials Science Engineer

American Nano Society; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Materials Science Engineer with expertise in hydrogen damage of materials. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in the automotive sector is preferred. Key responsibilities include leading projects and troubleshooting complex problems. This role offers competitive pay and a chance to advance innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of material selection and failure analysis.
• Experience in interpreting specifications and product quality inspections.
• Ability to conduct material process quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead small projects or portions of large projects.
• Provide technical direction for projects.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and recommend actions.

Skills

Knowledge of hydrogen damage of materials

Metallurgical test technology

Failure analysis

Material characterization techniques

Education

Bachelor's, Masters, or PhD in Materials Science / Engineering

Job description

Overview

Contract Length: 24 months

Location: Huddersfield

Rate: Up to £27 per hour PAYE

We are working with a company who specialize in Engines/Generators within the Automotive Industry. They are currently looking for a Materials Science Engineer, specifically someone with knowledge and experience of hydrogen damage of materials, including relevant test and analysis techniques.

Job Description

This materials science engineer position utilizes good knowledge of materials science and engineering principles and practices to identify and advance material solutions to achieve application, design, analysis, manufacturing and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise on complex components or projects and works under minimal supervision.
• Leads small projects or portions of large projects.
• Provides technical direction for a project or a project team.
• Participates as a key contributor and is accountable for project success.
• Influences at department or program management level.
• Provides input on program-related decisions.
• Proposes innovative initiatives and projects.
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge of engineering discipline(s) and leverages expertise on other projects.
• Troubleshoots complex problems and recommends appropriate actions.
• Assists with the transfer of knowledge; coaches and mentors less experienced engineers.

Knowledge Required

• To identify and advance solutions for design, manufacturing and quality problems
• To understand material selection, failure analysis, material characterization, interpretation and writing of specifications, product quality inspections, material process quality audits, material process development, production process validation and material property data.

Competencies

• Laboratory Test Technology - Metallurgical
• The engineer shall have specialized knowledge and experience with basic and advanced chemical & metallurgical lab test technology, to the extent that they are able to drive innovation and provide technical direction for a project team on the characterization of physical, mechanical, chemical and micro structural properties.
• Failure Analysis
• The engineer shall have specialized knowledge and experience with failure analysis, to the extent that they are able to drive innovation and provide technical direction for a project team to collect the forensic, manufacturing, and service data needed to determine root cause and deliver short / long term counter measures.
• Material Characterization Techniques
• The engineer shall have diversified knowledge and experience in characterizing materials/substances based upon results of analysis techniques such as identifying atomic structure, nano-scale compositions, surface morphology, and surface chemistry as relevant to the sub-discipline.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's, Masters or PhD in Materials Science / Engineering or a relevant discipline is required.
• Previous relevant experience within industry would be greatly appreciated

If you’re interested in the position please contact Lukas on 0161 519 8368 quoting number 843810.