Materials Test Engineer

Tata Technologies; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level position in their Materials Laboratory. This full-time role involves delivering material testing and reporting results while addressing quality issues. Candidates should possess a minimum GSCE in relevant subjects and have knowledge of automotive systems and materials science. The position offers an opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Min GSCE or equivalent in Maths, English and a science discipline; preferred: Materials/Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge of automotive systems and interactions.
• Understanding of Materials science.
• Knowledge of materials testing.
• IT skills to use standard Office applications.
• Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test facility and/or test materials for analysis.
• Deliver materials test activities within the laboratory.
• Collate, manipulate, and interpret data for engineering decisions.
• Provide test expertise on supplier delivered reports.
• Manage laboratory equipment for effective operation.
• Maintain facility to high standards including safety.

Skills

Knowledge of automotive systems

Understanding of Materials science

Knowledge of materials testing

IT skills for standard Office applications

Ability to plan multiple tasks

Education

Min GSCE in Maths, English, and a science discipline

Materials/Mechanical Engineering graduate/undergraduate level

Job description

Overview

This role is within Materials Laboratory – The role will focus on delivering material testing and reporting out the test results and addressing the quality issues in applications of materials.

Area of Responsibility

• Preparation of test facility and/or test materials to enable effective and timely analysis.
• Delivery of materials test activities within the laboratory, to defined procedures and processes.
• To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions, to communicate out results in an easy-to-understand format.
• Provide test expertise and interpretation on supplier delivered reports where techniques used are relevant.
• Manage laboratory equipment to enable continued effective operation.
• Maintain facility to high standards including 5S and safety activity.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested from time to time.

Knowledge / Experience

• Min GSCE or equivalent in Maths, English and a science discipline; Preferred: Materials/ Mechanical Engineering graduate/undergraduate level.
• Knowledge of automotive systems / interactions.
• Understanding of Materials science.
• Knowledge of materials testing.
• IT skills to use standard Office applications and IT hardware.
• Ability to plan multiple tasks and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Driving Licence.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology