Job ID: EST0004LF
Location: Risley, UK
Hours: Full time
About the Opportunity
Materials Science & Structural Integrity (MSSI) lead research, solve critical client challenges and set industry standards. Amentum is seeking driven individuals who are inspired by challenge, are motivated by continuous learning and who strive to make a societal impact through their work, specialising in fatigue analysis at its Birchwood laboratory facilities near Warrington in Cheshire, UK.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in materials testing and assessment of materials and components under loading conditions. Responsibilities include conducting fatigue analyses to ensure the integrity and reliability of high integrity systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative testing and technology solutions. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in materials testing, and effective communication abilities are essential. A commitment to safety and continuous improvement is crucial for success in this role.
Amentum supports a range of customers, mainly but not exclusively in the nuclear industry, to ensure the economic and safe operation of capital-intensive plant, from both government and private industry. The company also actively participate in national and international projects and maintain close links with universities, particularly in relation to research and development work. Presenting Amentum’s work at national and international conferences is encouraged.
Role responsibilities
- Development and operation of bespoke mechanical testing projects in a laboratory environment with an emphasis on high levels of quality assurance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative testing methodologies and solutions.
- Analysis and interpretation of test results, including writing reports.
- Interfacing with customers to ensure that their needs are satisfied and identifying opportunities for future business.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and safety assessments to ensure equipment maintained and operated in line with currently HSE regulations and industry best practice.
Candidate requirements
- A Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in materials, mechanical engineering, or physical sciences or moderate experience working in a mechanical testing facility or similar with a proven track record of delivering high quality test data.
- Good practical engineering understanding and experience of working in an engineering laboratory environment to strict quality assurance requirements.
- Experience of successfully delivering mechanical testing results. Experience in fatigue and fracture theory is advantageous.
- Good understanding of safe working practices in a laboratory environment.
- Experienced with the analysis and presentation of mechanical testing data.
- Familiarity or knowledge of programming languages used typically in scientific analysis (for example, python) would be beneficial.
- Some experience working with high pressure high temperature water systems and high-pressure gases is advantageous.
Amentum is seeking out applicants who can apply theoretical concepts, together with practical skills and knowledge, to challenging and technically complex problems that impact on the safety and performance of critical systems.
Transferable Skills
You will have the opportunity to contribute to and learn from the wider technical community within Amentum and develop transferable skills in problem solving, analytical thinking, communication, innovation, collaboration and engineering management.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas: Amentum is happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and their business.
For further details, including how to start your application, please refer to the advertiser’s notice.