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As a Junior Product Applications Engineer you will mainly be responsible for (but not limited to) the duties described in this job description.
Job purpose
This role is for a Chemist/Physicist/Materials Scientist to work in the Product Applications department focused on the characterisation and development of product specifications for functional nano-coatings. The technician level role exists to provide technical support for Applications projects as required. With a particular focus on sample preparation, processing and sample analysis. Some data analysis and technical ownership of sub-projects may be required.
Main responsibilities
- To conduct scientific experiments and perform tests in the laboratory.
- To gain expertise in the main analytical techniques.
- To monitor, record and report work through lab notebooks on a continuous basis as well as via written reports and verbal communication/ presentations.
- To analyse data using Excel, Origin and Statistical Analysis Software.
- To ensure work progresses according to plan and inform supervisor if problems arise.
- To maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment in the laboratory.
- To participate in team discussions.
Additional responsibilities
- Take ownership of sub-projects as required.
- To assist with Applications projects as required.
- Machine maintenance / troubleshooting with supervision.
Key relationships and interfaces
- Product Line Management.
- Research & Development.
- Engineering Team.
- Programme Management.
Academic qualifications or key knowledge
- Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Surface Science or Materials Science OR at least five years’ experience working in lab environment.
Skills & experience
- Knowledge of chemistry and/or physics, and/or material science.
- Experience of scientific analysis and report writing.
- Experience working as part of a project team.
- Experienced in laboratory work including handling chemicals, and able to work safely with minimal supervision.
- With the assistance of others, the ability to trouble-shoot processes, procedures, and machine issues.
- Microsoft Office (good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Prior experience in a commercial laboratory / manufacturing environment.
- Experience of product or process development.
Behaviours
- Planning and Organising.
- Organisational awareness and commitment.
- Teamwork.
- Initiative.
- Customer Awareness.
- Flexibility and Adaptability.
- Resilience.
