Lab Engineer

Hampton

9 months ago

Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Materials Scientist

Research & Development Manager

PCB Assistant

Laboratory Team Leader

Application Development & Technical Services Manager

Senior R&D Scientist

Techniche Global are supporting a global manufacturing company to appoint a Lab Engineer. You will be responsible for testing materials and finished moulded products to determine the material properties or seal behaviour in application. The role provides technical support to the company’s operation by delivering the new product development roadmap, the innovation in material developments through testing, and forensic assessments of products in use. The Engineer would need to provide support to internal and external customers, with extensive knowledge for failure modes of the seals and formalising any evidence or test results in official reports.
Salary:                 up to 40k + benefits
Location:              Hampton- 100% onsite
Duration:             permanent, full-time
Requirements: Previous exposure to polymers/composite materials/rubber or similar type applications is required.

Main responsibilities

Conducting and supporting investigations and experiments in product and material testing and/or quality and product performance reviews.
Support customers with test or recommendations based on their requirements.
Planning, setting up and undertaking controlled tests, experiments, and trials.
Recording, analysing and interpreting data. Writing reports, reviews, and summaries.
Demonstrating procedures to customers and stakeholders.
Collecting, preparing and/or testing samples.
Maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration for the test equipment.
Providing technical, applications and testing support.
Presenting results to all levels of staff and management of the Company.
Mentoring staff and other laboratory users.
Ordering and maintaining stock and resources for testing and maintenance.
Supporting quality and goods receipt functions for the Hampton facility.
Adopt a flexible approach to workload and assume new responsibilities where appropriate.
Achieving relevant targets and KPI's.
Liaise with stakeholders and support management decisions by providing appropriate analysis, information and data.
Assisting colleagues on technical and engineering issues.
Skills & Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or materials or; experience in polymer or elastomer materials and/or product testing
Ability to read Engineering Drawings, have an appreciation or familiarity of schematics and be able to translate to others
Capacity to think independently, strategically and innovatively
Strong analytical skills to analyse test results, trends or draw conclusions based of found evidence
Problem Solver
Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and experience working with industry standards
Strength in interpersonal and social skills, the abilities to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues, team members, customers and suppliers
Teamwork skills including the ability to share information, support the resolution of problems and working towards common goals.
To be organised, accurate and have an eye for detail.
Good level of IT skills and experience with CAD software (SolidEdge, SolidWorks, or others)
Enthusiastic to personal development with continuous learning and coaching
Electrical skills are a plus

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jan 18, 2026

Careers Jobs

Materials Science Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

Thinking about a career switch into materials science in your 30s, 40s or 50s? You’re not alone. In the UK, materials science underpins innovations in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, energy, manufacturing & sustainability — and employers are increasingly open to talent with diverse backgrounds. But the field is often misunderstood as being only for PhDs in labs, which can put off experienced professionals who have valuable transferable skills. This guide gives you a clear, practical UK-focused reality check: which materials science careers are realistic, what skills employers are looking for, how long retraining usually takes, how to position your experience and whether age is a factor (hint: it’s your strengths that matter most). Whether you come from engineering, manufacturing, research support, quality, operations, design, project management or consultancy, this article shows how your background can translate into a materials science career in the UK.

Jan 13, 2026

Jobs

How to Write a Materials Science Job Ad That Attracts the Right People

Materials science underpins many of the UK’s most advanced industries, from aerospace and automotive to energy, semiconductors, construction, defence and advanced manufacturing. Employers rely on materials scientists and engineers to develop, test and optimise materials that meet increasingly demanding performance, safety and sustainability requirements. Yet many employers struggle to attract the right candidates. Materials science job adverts often receive limited applications or applicants whose experience does not match the role’s technical requirements. At the same time, experienced materials professionals ignore adverts that feel vague, overly academic or disconnected from real industrial challenges. In most cases, the issue is not a lack of talent — it is the clarity and quality of the job advert. Materials scientists are evidence-driven, detail-oriented and highly selective. A poorly written job ad signals weak technical understanding and unclear expectations. A well-written one signals credibility, purpose and serious intent. This guide explains how to write a materials science job ad that attracts the right people, improves applicant quality and strengthens your employer brand.

Jan 7, 2026

Education Jobs

Maths for Materials Science Jobs: The Only Topics You Actually Need (& How to Learn Them)

If you are applying for materials science jobs in the UK, maths can feel like a hidden barrier. Job ads might mention “strong analytical skills” or “ability to interpret data” without saying what that actually means on the job. Here’s the reality: most materials roles do not require advanced pure maths. What they do require is confidence with a small set of practical topics that show up repeatedly in: mechanical testing & failure analysis processing & heat treatment phase diagrams & alloy design diffusion, corrosion & degradation characterisation data interpretation quality, metrology, validation & uncertainty materials selection & design trade-offs This guide focuses on the only maths topics most materials professionals keep using, plus a 6-week learning plan, portfolio projects & resources.