Test Engineer at Smithers in Shawbury

Job description

• The role
• Due to growth, we are seeking 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.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with senior testing team to understand test requirements and progress projects.
• Performing test programmes
• Assisting in the development of new test methods.
• Supporting the maintenance and efficient organisation of equipment resources.

Requirements

• The person
• Have demonstrated competence and knowledge in multiple polymer 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 excellent communication skills

Skills

Required

• Ability to learn in-house systems
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• 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!