Senior Engineer
Power Beam Processes Senior/Principal Engineer
AMT
Location : Cambridge - Granta Park
Contract : Permanent
Hours : Full time
Job Profile : Senior/Principal Engineer
Salary/annum :
Senior Engineer: Up to £54,000.00
Principal Engineer: Up to £60,000.00
Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience
Reference number : JR100745
Closing Date : 14 September 2026
Security requirements: TWI will conduct a BPSS check for the successful candidate.
Description of role
The Power Beam Processing (PBP) Section provides research, development, production support and consultancy services to a range of industries including aerospace, space, defence, nuclear, automotive and power. We run a range of laser and Electron Beam (EB) projects covering joining, EB Additive Manufacturing, laser decommissioning, laser surface engineering and automotive joining technologies. We now seek a Senior/Principal Laser Engineer (Technology) to join our team to support delivery of our laser project portfolio and further develop new business and technologies.
The level of appointment will be determined based on the successful candidates' skills, qualifications, and experience.
Main responsibilities
- Support clients in the development and application of laser processing and related equipment.
- Deliver technical solutions to meet the client's needs within planned budget and timescale.
- Provision of production and pre-production problem solving support at client's sites or remotely.
- Identifying and developing technical business prospects with existing and new clients.
- Leading the preparation of proposals for industrial clients and for collaborative research.
- Developing and extending technical reputation of the department in the field of laser materials processing.
- Supporting line management by contributing to strategy development and operational efficiency improvements.
Success in your application requires
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a science or engineering discipline.
- Demonstrable experience in welding/materials processing.
- The ability to work alone on your own initiative and as an effective part of the team.
- Evidenced strong verbal and written communication skills to support business development and project delivery in a direct customer facing role.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills applicable to scoping, launch and delivery of projects to time, cost and quality targets.
You will work primarily on a wide variety of projects in the fields of laser-based joining, laser cutting, and laser surfacing. Previous experience in laser materials processing is therefore desirable, and you should have a proven track record in performing industrially relevant research and development.
You will have good project management and self-organisation abilities together with sound written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience of delivering projects for UK and/or European funding bodies would be advantageous.
You will preferably be working towards, or hold, Incorporated or Chartered status linked to membership of a relevant professional institute. On-going professional development will be an inherent part of the role.
Travel
This position may require regular travel both in the UK and abroad.
About us
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.
We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
Diversity statement
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.
Inclusion
We recognise that it's the differences of our people that gives us the competitiveness edge and enables us to maintain the world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
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