Senior Test Engineer

Smithers Group; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Smithers Group is looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join our Materials, Science and Engineering department. In this role, you will be key in liaising with clients, running test programs efficiently, and assisting in the development of new test methods. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate competence in polymer testing techniques.

We offer an attractive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and flexible working hours. Join a successful global business committed to professional growth!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in multiple polymer testing techniques.
• Experience with stress and fatigue testing and environmental exposure testing.
• Proficiency in translating lab data into meaningful commentary for clients.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients on testing requirements.
• Setting up and performing test programmes efficiently.
• Designing and building test rigs and testing equipment.
• Assisting in the development of new test methods.
• Supporting the maintenance and organisation of equipment resources.

Skills

Competence in polymer testing techniques

Experience in mechanical properties testing

Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Excellent communication skills

Education

BSc or B.Eng. in Engineering or Physics

Job description

The role

Due to growth, we are seeking a new Senior Test Engineer to join our Materials, Science and Engineering department, who wants to develop their skills and progress within a successful global business. We provide testing and consultative support for a range of clients in multiple industry sectors. Our technical support services are world leading and include failure diagnosis, design and process optimisation of polymer materials.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients on testing requirements and progress.
• Setting up and performing test programmes efficiently and on time, providing quality data and technical reports on time.
• The designing and building of test rigs and testing equipment.
• Assisting in the development of new test methods.
• Supporting the maintenance and efficient organisation of equipment resources.

The person

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated competence and knowledge in multiple polymer testing techniques.
• Have experience in using testing techniques.
• Have experience or knowledge of stress and fatigue testing, mechanical properties testing, environmental exposure testing and accelerated aging.
• Be computer literate, demonstrating good competence in Excel, Word, Outlook, plus the ability to learn in-house systems.
• Have proven excellent communication skills whilst liaising with internal and external clients, plus has proven ability in translating lab data into meaningful commentary for clients.
• Have obtained a BSc, B.Eng., or higher in a technical related subject, ideally in Engineering or Physics or have the relevant experience.
• Candidates will be considered for positions as a Test Engineer of Technician if they do not possess the experience of knowledge required for the role.

As a global employer we offer a generous benefit package to all our employees incorporating private healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and flexible working hours which includes an early finish on a Friday!

Smithers is an equal opportunities employer