NHL/AQUK-287433

Materials Characterisation Scientist

The role is especially focused on material science, surface morphology and deep understanding of mechanical properties of coated stacks/layers and AR coating of products. Experience in properties such as scratch hardness, Young’s modulus, indentation hardness etc. Experience in range testing instruments AFM, SEC, Ref-Index, Hardness measurement, surface contact, microscopy.

Responsibilities:

• Improve existing or develop new mechanical test methods for performance testing on products.
• Responsible for physical analytical equipment in terms of ensuring they are maintained and calibrated, trouble-shoot any issues, and make sure consumable supplies are available. The relevant analytical equipment includes microscopes, Microhardness, nanoindentor, and scratch tester, SEM, surface energy, Filmetrics and tensile instruments.
• Provide training and oversight to R&D and production laboratory personnel to ensuring good understanding and correct operation of analytical equipment.
• Support R&D and other functions in performing mechanical testing and provide technical input on Quality and engineering controls.
• Interpret, document and effectively communicate test results. Work with the R&D product development teams as required in determining suitability of tests needed and data interpretation.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of work completed.
• Lead the mechanical characterisation and predictive modelling of coating stacks and develop methodologies to measure properties such as hardness, creep, layer thickness, scratch to support current and NG products.
• Develop bench methods to reflect real world wearers and transportation studies.
• Implement measurement instrumentation to measure differentiations in similar product families for mechanical performances.

• Minimum Level 8 qualification in Materials, Physics, or Analytical Sciences
• At least 3 years industrial experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge in Mechanical engineering with material science.
• Skilled in presenting and disseminating technical data to senior management
• Curious and rigorous person, and have a major ability for problem solving
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining laboratory equipment
• An interest in new test method development
• Knowledge of quality control systems
• Strong team player
• Good communication skills