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