The company
Smithers is Europe’s 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, 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
