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- Annual Salary: Competitive
- Location: Chelmsford, Essex
- Job Type: Full-time
Join a leading provider of advanced technology for industrial growth markets including aerospace, defence, medical imaging, and more. We are seeking a Materials Engineer who is passionate about making an impact and thrives in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Day-to-day of the role:- Perform material and assembly failure analysis in a detailed, systematic, and thorough manner.
- Support the broader business via manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams in technical investigations.
- Produce technical reports for a variety of internal customers, both technical and non-technical.
- Manage equipment, including grinding and polishing equipment, optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscope.
- Work collaboratively using other functions to ensure robust and well-rounded analysis.
- Act as a point of contact as a Materials Engineer to provide on-hand technical advice.
- Engage and support risk assessments for technical processes and equipment.
- Experience in material analysis through conventional techniques and inspection methods such as micro section and light microscopy.
- Proficient in the operation and interpretation of SEM and EDX techniques and data.
- Good understanding of the fundamentals of high temperature joining techniques including brazing and welding.
- Experience with assembly and failure mode of vacuum electronic assemblies.
- Knowledge of the metallurgy of copper, nickel-copper alloys, steels, and braze alloys.
- Experience in processing components for the assembly of vacuum electronics.
- Skilled in adhesive selection and properties analysis.
- Ability to assess, interpret, and review technical drawings to confirm design intent and manufacturing suitability.
- Familiarity with mechanical destructive testing and non-destructive techniques, their suitability, and uses.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a global leader in innovative solutions across multiple industries.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment with highly experienced engineers, technicians, and scientists.
- Chance to work on projects that impact various sectors, including medical, aerospace, and defense.
To apply for this Materials Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
