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University of Strathclyde; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at the University of Strathclyde is seeking a Senior Technician to support the Residual Stress Measurement Laboratory. The role involves set-up, operation and maintenance of specialised equipment used in industrial and academic research on residual stress and materials characterisations related to forging and forming of metals.

The post is full-time and permanent, located on-site near Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Set-up, operation and maintenance of residual stress equipment.
• Experience with metallic materials forming research is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate and maintain residual stress measurement equipment for research projects.
• Support industrial and academic research programmes in forging and forming.

Job description

Senior Technician (Residual Stress Measurement Lab) - 819664

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland has been established.

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is a bold and ambitious industry-centred project to create an international centre of advanced manufacturing expertise and excellence where industry, academia and public-sector support agencies work together to transform skills, productivity, and innovation, making Scotland and the UK a global leader in advanced manufacturing.

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), encompassed within NMIS, situated at Inchinnan near Glasgow’s International Airport, is a world leading research facility for forging and forming technologies. The AFRC is seeking to appoint a Laboratory Technician to support the operation of specialised equipment within its Residual Stress Measurement Laboratory. Recently the Centre has invested over £1m in residual stress measurement equipment and is rapidly developing a team who specialise in this area. You will be primarily responsible for the set-up, operation and maintenance of the existing equipment used for delivering industrial and academic research programmes on residual stress and materials characterisations related to forging and forming of metallic materials and alloys.

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Company: University of Strathclyde

Salary: £33,662 to £37,369 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: PA4 9LJ

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 23 Oct 2026

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