Do you have a passion for science, engineering, and innovation?
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for science and experience in material/product testing to join our global technology team and support our Technical Centre in Blackburn, Lancashire. You will work alongside a team of engineers/scientists to carry out research, advanced geotechnical performance testing, data analysis and reporting on new and existing products and play a key role in increasing the throughput of performance testing for a wide range of products.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, and other specialists to conduct advanced performance testing of materials and geogrids, analyse data, and generate reports for new and existing products.
- Independently manage and contribute to development projects, making decisions to progress the work
- Become an expert in various technical and testing activities, including:
- Small-scale accelerated trafficking testing
- Large triaxial cell testing – monotonic and cyclic testing using DIC technology.
- Creep testing using conventional, TTS, and SIM methods, to assess long-term design performance of new and existing products.
- Contribute to new product development (NPD)
- Ensure compliance with all applicable standards throughout the entire product development and testing process.
- Contribute to the maintenance and calibration of laboratory and testing equipment.
- Prepare clear and concise technical reports and presentations for a broad audience.
- Contribute to the generation, discussion, selection, and implementation of future development projects.
- Interact with all relevant technical and non-technical areas of the company in an open and cooperative manner, supporting internal and external testing and research and liaise with external institutions and facilities to access specialised resources.
- To assist the Technical Centre Manager in the execution of his duties and work as a principal member of the global technology team.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Preferred degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering, Geology, or a science-related field.
- 2-5 years experience in laboratory environments and/or prior experience with product or material testing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- A genuine interest in science, with a proactive attitude towards learning and self-development.
- An enthusiastic, hands-on approach to engineering due to the physical effort required to construct and deconstruct a variety of large-scale civil engineering tests (with on-the-job training provided).
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive and adaptable in an ever-evolving dynamic environment, with the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines consistently.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal), with the ability to interpret and present data/topics for a broad audience.
- A solid understanding of Health & Safety measures.