Materials Test Engineer

Domino Printing Sciences; Bar Hill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (buy/sell)

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Medical insurance + health cash plan

Green car scheme with on-site EV-charg

Pension plan 8% employer contributions

Job summary

Domino Printing Sciences is seeking a Materials Test Engineer at its Bar Hill site to ensure materials and components meet performance and reliability standards. The role involves hands-on laboratory testing, data analysis and close collaboration with engineers, scientists and suppliers.

Ideal candidates are graduates or early-career professionals with strong lab skills, a degree in a materials-related field, and a passion for testing and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a materials-related discipline.
• Experience planning, conducting and analysing laboratory testing.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct material compatibility testing between Domino fluids and product materials.
• Assess and qualify new materials, components and supplier changes.
• Support technical investigations, failure analysis and issue resolution.
• Develop and improve test methods, procedures and laboratory practices.
• Maintain testing databases, reporting tools and specialist equipment.
• Analyse test results and provide recommendations to engineering teams.
• Support print quality, substrate assessments and wider testing activities.
• Collaborate across the business to support product development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Lab testing experience

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Engineering/Related

Tools

DSC

FTIR

Tensile testing systems

Job description

About The Role

As a Materials Test Engineer, you will ensure materials and components used in Domino products meet performance, reliability, and compatibility requirements. Through laboratory testing and technical analysis, you will evaluate new materials and technologies, supporting product development and problem solving.

Working with engineers, scientists, manufacturing teams, and suppliers, you will help deliver robust test evidence, maintain laboratory equipment, and support testing activities across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career engineer/scientist to develop specialist expertise and grow into a technical specialist within the Test Engineering team. The role is primarily based at our Bar Hill site due to its laboratory focus, with flexibility where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Planning and conducting material compatibility testing, particularly between Domino fluids and product materials.
• Assessing and qualifying new materials, components, and supplier changes.
• Supporting technical investigations, failure analysis, and issue resolution.
• Developing and improving test methods, procedures, and laboratory practices.
• Maintaining testing databases, reporting tools, and specialist equipment.
• Analysing test results and providing recommendations to engineering teams.
• Supporting print quality, substrate assessments, and wider testing activities.
• Collaborating across the business to support product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are a practical and analytical engineer or scientist with a passion for hands-on testing, technical investigation, and problem solving. You enjoy understanding how materials perform in real-world applications and using data to support engineering decisions.

Whether through academic study, an industrial placement, or previous experience, you have developed strong laboratory, analytical, and reporting skills. You can work independently, take ownership of your work, and collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business.

Essential

• Degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience planning, conducting, and analysing laboratory testing.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
• Enthusiasm for testing, investigation, and continuous learning.

Desirable

• Experience with laboratory equipment such as DSC, FTIR, or tensile testing systems.
• Experience of failure analysis or reliability investigations.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with print quality assessment or substrate evaluation.

What You Can Expect

As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

• 25 days of basic holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.
• A discretionary bonus scheme, a testament to your hard work and dedication.
• Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Medical insurance with the option of purchasing a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle to work scheme, ensuring your health is always a top priority.
• Join our green car scheme, a step towards a more environmentally friendly commute, with free EV charging onsite.
• Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.

We are a highly successful company, we’re large enough to offer career development opportunities yet small enough for your contribution to be readily recognised and rewarded.

About Us

At Domino Printing Sciences we do more. Our expertise isn't just in providing cutting-edge variable data printing technology; it's in revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and spearhead advancements in coding automation. We’ve been a part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, and our solutions help ensure the success of the world’s leading brands. Our goal is to be the leading global variable data printing brand through applying our expertise and reliable solutions to help the world’s manufacturers be sustainable and cut waste, while attracting, informing, and protecting their consumers. But we also know that it’s not just about the work we do—it’s about fostering a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as an exceptional place to work.

Positions may be at an advanced stage of the recruitment process and can close at any time.