Materials Lab Technician

Jaguar & Land Rove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton seeks a Materials Lab Technician to support the production of electric vehicles. The role requires expertise in materials testing, including the use of advanced equipment like scanning electron microscopes and FTIR. Candidates should have strong metallurgical knowledge and be familiar with automotive systems. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable, high-quality production in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Award-winning training

Inclusive workplace culture

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience with materials testing equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of metallurgical concepts and heat treatment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess components following metallurgical test processes.
• Perform mechanical teardowns using destructive tooling.
• Conduct routine quality control inspections.

Skills

Materials testing equipment operation

Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium

Understanding of automotive systems

Laboratory safety practices

Investigative techniques using quality tools

Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Tools

Scanning electron microscope

FTIR

Optical emission spectroscopy

Microhardness evaluation

Tensile testing

Minitab

Job description

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REQ ID: 130409

JOB TITLE: Materials Lab Technician

SALARY: £47,344

POSTING START DATE: 06/02/2026

POSTING END DATE: 20/02/2026

LOCATION: Wolverhampton EPMC

Overview

In the Manufacturing team at JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC), you’ll help power iconic electric cars. You will be working alongside incredible technicians and leaders to drive our commitment to shape a future we truly believe in, together. Use your expertise, cutting-edge technology, and problem-solving skills to ensure efficient, sustainable and high-quality production. Fuel the exceptional.

This role incorporates a double day shift - 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm.

This role is required to provide technical support to the EPMC, related to the production of internal combustion engines and electrification products.

Responsibilities

• Assess components according to metallurgical test processes, as required by engineering specification or drawing; or to support diagnosis of a failure or non-conformance
• Perform mechanical teardowns with a variety of destructive tooling
• Carry out routine quality control inspections to support production and launch activities
• Perform advanced characterisation and testing using scanning electron microscope, FTIR, optical emission spectroscopy, white light interferometer, microhardness evaluation, tensile testing where further analysis is required
• Create test plans and work procedures based on ISO standards, review draft engineering specifications, support cross-functional activities and liaise with machining, global manufacturing engineering and current manufacturing engineering teams

Qualifications

• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (SEM, surface characterisation, hardness, tensile, cleanliness testing, FTIR, OES, etc).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, including heat treatment, and experience in applying this know-how. Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications. Can interpret Metallic microstructures.
• Understanding or familiarity with automotive systems, practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices, able to act on potential concerns
• Use of investigative techniques (Quality tools) to identify and solve problems
• Computer skills – experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint, as well as SPC software such as Minitab, including for data manipulation and interrogation.

Inclusion and Support

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you\'re interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people\'s ability to grow and develop within their role – it\’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

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