Senior Materials Engineer

Prime Appointments; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to support cutting-edge production. This role involves conducting material analysis, managing laboratory equipment, and advising on material properties. The ideal candidate has experience in electronic manufacturing and holds a British Passport. This position offers a negotiable salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

6% matched pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Incentive and recognition schemes

On-site restaurant

Free parking

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in material analysis using light microscopy and SEM/EDX.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.
• Knowledge of brazing, welding, and high-temperature joining techniques.
• Understanding of metallurgy of copper, nickel-copper alloys, steels, and braze alloys.
• Experience in adhesive selection and properties analysis.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience with mechanical and non-destructive testing.
• Background in vacuum electronic assemblies is desirable.
• Candidates must hold a British Passport.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing teams to ensure suitable processes and components.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Work in a laboratory environment alongside technicians and engineers.
• Perform material and assembly investigations using SEM, EDX, and microscopy.
• Produce clear, detailed technical reports for internal customers.
• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Advise on material properties, joining methods, and design suitability.

Skills

Material analysis using light microscopy and SEM/EDX

Problem-solving and adaptability

Knowledge of brazing, welding, and high-temperature joining techniques

Understanding of metallurgy of copper, nickel-copper alloys, steels, and braze alloys

Experience in adhesive selection and properties analysis

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

Experience with mechanical and non-destructive testing

Background in vacuum electronic assemblies

Job description

Overview

Senior Materials Engineer — Location: Chelmsford; Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

A leading global technology company is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join their Chelmsford site. This innovative organisation develops advanced solutions across multiple industries, including aerospace, defence, automation, environmental monitoring, electronics, and medical research.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Materials Engineer with a background in electronic manufacturing to support cutting-edge production and drive technical improvements.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 8:30am - 5:00pm (Mon-Thu), 8:30am - 4:30pm (Fri)
• 6% matched pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme
• Incentive and recognition schemes
• On-site restaurant, free parking, and staff discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing teams to ensure suitable processes and components
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions
• Work in a laboratory environment alongside technicians and engineers
• Perform material and assembly investigations using SEM, EDX, and microscopy
• Produce clear, detailed technical reports for internal customers
• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment
• Advise on material properties, joining methods, and design suitability

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience in material analysis using light microscopy and SEM/EDX
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability skills
• Knowledge of brazing, welding, and high-temperature joining techniques
• Understanding of metallurgy of copper, nickel-copper alloys, steels, and braze alloys
• Experience in adhesive selection and properties analysis
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with mechanical and non-destructive testing
• Background in vacuum electronic assemblies is desirable
• Candidates must hold a British Passport

If you are a proactive Materials Engineer looking to work with a world-class team and develop your career in advanced manufacturing, apply now or call Appointments.