Research Support Technician - Wax Processing

MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Technology Centre seeks a Research Support Technician for experimental testing of materials in a laboratory environment. This role involves data analysis, reporting, and supporting manufacturing engineers. Ideal candidates are team players with problem-solving skills and an understanding of material properties.

Qualifications

• Understanding of material properties and the role of microstructure.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Proactive and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental testing of materials.
• Develop methods for testing mechanical responses.
• Report and analyze data using Microsoft and Python tools.

Skills

Team player

Skilled communicator

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Research Support Technician - Wax Processing

Research Support Technician - Wax Processing

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Job Purpose:

Experimental testing of materials in a laboratory environment.

The Vacancy

Job Purpose:

Experimental testing of materials in a laboratory environment.

Analysis and reporting of experimental results.

General technical support to additive processing manufacturing engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Development of methods for testing mechanical responses of additive layer manufactured and 3D printed wax components to exposure to chemical agents.

Data reporting and analysis – Microsoft package summaries of data collected. Python scripted tools developed by Engineers.

Literature searches under the supervision of manufacturing engineers.

Conduct additional analysis of trial data using methods developed by Manufacturing Engineers.

Candidate Specification:

• Understanding of material properties and the role of microstructure.
• Team player
• Skilled communicator
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail, maintain required quality
• Ability to manage time in line with priorities set
• Proactive and forward-thinking
• Open to new ideas
• Customer focused
• Problem solving
  
  
  

About The MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)

Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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