Senior Test Engineer

The company

Smithers is Europe’s leading independent plastics and rubber specialist organisation, providing technology and information services for polymer-related industries.

The role

Due to growth, we are seeking a new Senior Test Engineer to join our Materials, Science and Engineering department, who wants to develop their skills and progress within a successful global business.  We provide testing and consultative support for a range of clients in multiple industry sectors. Our technical support services are world leading and include failure diagnosis, design and process optimisation of polymer materials.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with clients on testing requirements and progress.


• Setting up and performing test programmes efficiently and on time, providing quality data and technical reports on time.


• The designing and building of test rigs and testing equipment.


• Assisting in the development of new test methods.


• Supporting the maintenance and efficient organisation of equipment resources.

The person

The ideal candidate will:

• Have demonstrated competence and knowledge in multiple polymer testing techniques


• Have experience in using testing techniques


• Have experience or knowledge of stress and fatigue testing, mechanical properties testing, environmental exposure testing and accelerated aging.


• Be computer literate, demonstrating good competence in Excel, Word, Outlook, plus the ability to learn in-house systems.


• Have proven excellent communication skills whilst liaising with internal and external clients, plus has proven ability in translating lab data into meaningful commentary for clients.


• Have obtained a BSc, B.Eng., or higher in a technical related subject, ideally in Engineering or Physics or have the relevant experience.


• Candidates will be considered for positions as a Test Engineer of Technician if they do not possess the experience of knowledge required for the role. 

As a global employer we offer a generous benefit package to all our employees incorporating private healthcare, pension, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and flexible working hours which includes an early finish on a Friday!

Smithers is an equal opportunities employer