Test Engineer

Company: Smithers
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Location: Shawbury
Job Description:

The Company

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

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 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 senior testing team to understand test requirements and progress projects.
  • Performing test programmes
  • Assisting in the development of new test methods.
  • Supporting the maintenance and efficient organisation of equipment resources.

The Ideal Candidate Will

  • Have demonstrated competence and knowledge in multiple polymer 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 excellent communication skills

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

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Posted: September 21st, 2026