Senior Test Engineer – Polymer Materials (Flexible Hours)

Smithers; Shawbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Smithers in Shawbury, England, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their Materials, Science and Engineering department. This role involves liaising with clients on testing requirements, setting up test programs, and developing new testing methods. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical subject, demonstrated polymer testing techniques, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a generous benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence in polymer testing techniques.
• Experience in setting up and performing tests efficiently.
• Ability to translate lab data into commentary for clients.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients on testing requirements.
• Setting up and performing test programmes.
• Designing and building test rigs and equipment.

Skills

Polymer testing techniques

Stress and fatigue testing

Mechanical properties testing

Environmental exposure testing

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

BSc or B.Eng. in Engineering or Physics

Job description

Smithers in Shawbury, England, is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their Materials, Science and Engineering department. This role involves liaising with clients on testing requirements, setting up test programs, and developing new testing methods. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a technical subject, demonstrated polymer testing techniques, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers a generous benefits package, including private healthcare, pension, and flexible working hours.