Senior Test Engineer

The company

Smithers is Europes leading independent plastics and rubber specialist organisation providing technology and information services for polymer-related industries.

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 . 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

Required Experience:

Senior IC