Senior Polymers Engineer — Drive Material Innovation

ABB; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to drive innovative solutions in polymer selection for various products. You will be responsible for executing material performance evaluation programs and collaborating on product development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related fields, along with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers both onsite and hybrid work opportunities, coupled with competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Generous employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of polymer processing and engineering thermoplastics.
• Experience in selection and evaluation of polymer suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and execute material performance evaluation programs.
• Support development and application of all processes using engineering polymers.
• Identify technical problems and propose material redesign or substitution.

Skills

Polymer processing

Material evaluation

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Injection molding

Extrusion

Job description

A leading technology company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to drive innovative solutions in polymer selection for various products. You will be responsible for executing material performance evaluation programs and collaborating on product development. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related fields, along with at least 5 years of experience. The position offers both onsite and hybrid work opportunities, coupled with competitive benefits including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave policies.