Materials Science Jobs

Site Electrician

The Site Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems in an industrial setting at Johnson Matthey’s Royston facility. Key duties include emergency lighting checks, circuit installations, PAT testing, PPMs, and coordinating with other trades. The role requires adherence to safety standards and electrical compliance, with a focus on reliability and fault-finding in a fixed-term contract.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Contract

Mechanical Technician

The role involves performing proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance on industrial systems within a high-hazard COMAH-regulated site. You'll conduct fault finding, equipment repairs, installations, and commissioning, using technical drawings and P&IDs to support safe and reliable operations. The position requires hands-on mechanical expertise in a 24/7 shift environment, focusing on improving engineering reliability and compliance.

Johnson Matthey North Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £44,113 – £60,345 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Director of Packaging

Lead the development of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for GaN-based power devices, combining technical expertise with leadership to drive innovation in thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance. Collaborate across internal teams and external partners to design wirebond, flip chip, and embedded packages, conduct multiphysics simulations, and support product qualification. Shape packaging strategy and contribute to the company’s technology roadmap in a hands-on, senior leadership role.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Dobson Professorship of Materials Science and Metallurgy

The role involves leading a world-class research programme in energy materials and materials discovery, with a focus on accelerating the development and translation of functional electronic materials and devices. The successful candidate will drive interdisciplinary collaborations, secure major research initiatives, and contribute to teaching, supervision, and academic leadership within the Department. Research approaches may be experimental, computational, or hybrid, with strategic emphasis on automation and low-power electronics for ICT.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Analog IC Design Engineer

Designs and develops GaN-based power integrated circuits using EDA tools, focusing on analog simulation, layout, and testing at wafer and packaged device levels. Responsible for SPICE modeling, IP generation, and supporting patent applications. Works within a research-driven team advancing energy-efficient semiconductor technology.

Cambridge GaN Devices Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Staff Backend Software Engineer - GO & Python

This role involves building and maintaining a high-performance platform for AI-driven, physics-informed simulation models. You'll work closely with data scientists and simulation engineers in a cross-functional team, owning services from development through to production. The role emphasizes scalability, observability, and deep technical collaboration in a Kubernetes and event-driven environment.

PhysicsX London, United Kingdom

Advanced Materials Solutions Lead Technical Sales

This role involves managing complex, high-value sales opportunities in advanced materials, working closely with technical and commercial teams to develop tailored solutions and close deals. The position focuses on understanding customer requirements, leading proposals, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes in advanced engineering and scientific sectors.

Adecco Huntingdon, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

Belt Fabricator & Field Service Engineer

This role involves fabricating and assembling conveyor belts in a workshop, as well as installing and maintaining them on customer sites across the UK and Ireland. Responsibilities include belt splicing, repairs, and quality checks, along with diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues and providing customer support.

Adecco Dukinfield, SK16 4JG, United Kingdom £30,000 – £34,000 pa

Supplier Materials Engineer

The Supplier Materials Engineer role involves assessing and developing supplier capabilities, conducting audits, and supporting new product introductions. You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the global supply chain.

Safran Staverton Bridge, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Research Fellow in Sustainable Automotive Polymers

This role involves developing sustainable automotive polymers, particularly foams, with a focus on improving recycled content, carbon-neutral additives, and recyclability. The Research Fellow will lead research dissemination, publish high-impact papers, and collaborate with industry partners like The Vita Groups and Polestar.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £47 – £58 pa

On-site Contract

Senior Research Scientist 1 - Process Chemistry (Polymers)

This role involves leading technical delivery in polymer and process development, designing and executing experimental programmes, and supporting scale-up activities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust and safe chemical processes, focusing on acrylic polymerisation, vinyl monomer chemistry, and sustainable materials.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £34,500 – £46,500 pa

Senior Development Chemist

This role involves developing, testing, and scaling up chemical formulations for new and existing products. Responsibilities include hands-on laboratory work, formulation trials, and collaborating with production teams to ensure successful commercial manufacturing.

Theo James Recruitment Shildon, County Durham, United Kingdom £47,000 – £59,000 pa

Metallurgist

This role involves conducting metallurgical examinations, preparing and examining specimens, and reporting findings for aerospace-grade materials, particularly nickel-based and titanium alloys. The position requires a strong understanding of metallurgy and attention to detail in a controlled laboratory environment.

Your Recruiters Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Synthetic Chemist

This role involves conducting laboratory-based synthesis and product development, designing and optimizing synthetic routes, and supporting new product development and technology expansion projects. The chemist will work closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team to deliver project objectives and troubleshoot technical challenges.

Reed Specialist Recruitment Yarnton, Oxfordshire, OX5 1NF, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

This role involves building and deploying AI-driven physics simulation applications tailored to customer needs in advanced engineering sectors. You'll work end-to-end on software solutions, from prototyping to production, collaborating with data scientists, ML engineers, and customers on-site. The position emphasizes solving complex, real-world engineering problems using a modern cloud-native stack and requires travel to global customer locations.

PhysicsX North Tyneside, NE29 8EP, United Kingdom US$150,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required