R&D and Materials Engineer

LEVSON GTECH UK LIMITED; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks a Materials R&D Specialist to join their team in Abingdon. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research and coordinate between UK and Chinese partners, needing to be fluent in both Mandarin and English. A Master’s degree in a related field and experience in materials science are essential. This role is pivotal in supporting innovative solutions in heating technology and materials development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in materials or chemical R&D and laboratory experimentation is essential.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English for technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research and laboratory testing of materials.
• Design and validate materials formulations for improved performance.
• Coordinate technical alignment between UK and Chinese teams.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency

Scientific data analysis

Laboratory experimentation

Analytical techniques

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Excel

Job description

Levson GTECH UK is a UK-based advanced materials and heating technology company developing graphene heating films, conductive pastes, polymer encapsulation systems and energy-efficient thermal modules for agriculture, underfloor heating and industrial applications.

The role combines materials and chemical R&D with technical supply chain coordination between the UK engineering team and China-based material suppliers, R&D partners and manufacturing facilities. Because technical data, material specifications and engineering changes are exchanged daily with Chinese partners, the role requires Mandarin proficiency to ensure accurate communication and implementation.

This position supports scientific innovation, global product development and integration of R&D with manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research, laboratory testing, and performance optimisation of graphene heating films, conductive pastes, polymer encapsulation materials, and related composite systems.
• Design, refine and validate materials formulations to achieve improved thermal efficiency, electrical performance, mechanical durability, and environmental stability.
• Perform materials characterisation using SEM, FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, NMR/HPLC and other analytical techniques to support evidence-based engineering decisions.
• Evaluate engineering data, interpret experimental outcomes and recommend design or formulation improvements.
• Apply scientific modelling or data-analysis techniques (Python, MATLAB, R, Excel) to optimise materials properties and production parameters.
• Coordinate technical alignment between UK-based engineering teams and China-based material suppliers, R&D partners and manufacturing sites.
• Prepare bilingual technical documentation, material specifications and engineering records for patents, regulatory filings, certification, and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with UK/EU partners on joint testing programmes, engineering evaluations and product‑certification projects.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in materials or chemical R&D, laboratory experimentation or formulation.
• Fluent Mandarin and English (spoken and written) for technical communication with China-based suppliers and R&D teams.
• Ability to interpret technical documents and engineering specifications in both languages.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with scientific data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage R&D tasks.