Senior Materials Engineer

Chelmsford
11 months ago
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Senior Materials Engineer - Electronics Manufacturing
Location: Chelmsford
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you a highly skilled Materials Engineer with a background in electronic manufacturing? Join a global innovator at the cutting edge of technology across aerospace & defence, automation, medical imaging, and pharmaceutical development.

We are recruiting a Senior Materials Engineer to support manufacturing operations within a multi-disciplinary laboratory environment. You'll work alongside expert engineers and technicians to solve complex technical challenges and improve manufacturing outcomes.

What We Offer:

Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Incentive and recognition programs

On-site restaurant, free parking

6% matched pension, life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Key Responsibilities:

Provide materials engineering support to ensure processes and components meet performance requirements

Conduct technical investigations using a range of failure analysis techniques

Interpret and resolve technical manufacturing problems

Perform material and assembly failure analysis, Prepare detailed technical reports for internal stakeholders

Manage and operate laboratory equipment (e.g. polishing/grinding tools, optical microscopes, SEM) Contribute to lab analysis with hands-on technical support

Experience & Skills Required:

Proven experience in materials analysis within an electronic manufacturing environment

Skilled in micro-section analysis, light microscopy, SEM and EDX interpretation

Strong understanding of brazing, welding, and high-temperature joining techniques

Familiarity with vacuum electronic components and failure modes (preferred)

Knowledge of metallurgy for copper, nickel-copper alloys, steels, and braze materials

Adhesive selection and property analysis experience

Ability to assess technical drawings for manufacturing feasibility

Experience in both mechanical and non-destructive testing methods

If you're passionate about materials science and thrive on solving technical challenges in a dynamic lab setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates must have a British Passport for this role

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