Senior Materials Engineer: Lab-Driven Impact & Innovation

FLIR; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Chelmsford is seeking a Materials Engineer to support product delivery and quality through failure analysis and technical investigations. The role requires experience in material analysis and the ability to problem solve in a laboratory environment. Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable in SEM operation and high temperature joining techniques. This position offers a collaborative work atmosphere working with experienced engineers and technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience in material analysis through inspection methods.
• Understanding of high temperature joining techniques.
• Ability to interpret SEM and EDX data.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed material and assembly failure analysis.
• Support technical investigations across teams.
• Produce technical reports for various internal customers.
• Manage lab equipment related to material testing.
• Collaborate with lab functions for thorough analysis.
• Act as a materials engineering point of contact.

Skills

Material analysis

Failure analysis techniques

Technical report writing

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Optical microscopy

Grinding and polishing equipment

Job description

A global technology company in Chelmsford is seeking a Materials Engineer to support product delivery and quality through failure analysis and technical investigations. The role requires experience in material analysis and the ability to problem solve in a laboratory environment. Ideal candidates will be knowledgeable in SEM operation and high temperature joining techniques. This position offers a collaborative work atmosphere working with experienced engineers and technicians.