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At present we have three vacancies (details below):
Material Laboratory Test Engineer
Software Developer
​Structural Analyst

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MATERIAL LABORATORY TEST ENGINEER 

An exciting position has become available for a Laboratory Test Engineer based in our West Sussex headquarters.
 
Introduction
Engenuity Ltd is a well established Sussex based engineering consultancy providing test and analysis services to a wide range of national and international clients. As world leaders in the characterisation of carbon fibre composite and lightweight materials, we are currently looking to recruit a mechanically minded person into our busy Test Laboratory to assist with specimen preparation, material testing, and with the daily operation of the workshop. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual looking to forge a varied career in a laboratory workshop environment.
 
Test Laboratory
We host various test apparatus that can determine the strength and durability of a wide range of materials. Test specimens are prepared on-site and tested in mechanical testing machines to recover the various material characteristics via a set of dedicated test procedures in specialist fixtures. Typical data would include ultimate strength, strain and energy absorption levels. The data is then transferred to the analysis department to be incorporated into computational Finite Element models. This position provides a superb opportunity to get involved with the wider aspects of cutting-edge materials science and its applications.
 
Responsibilities
As well as contributing to a wide range of tasks both in and around the workshop, you will be responsible for:
 

• Logging and creation of test specimens from sheet materials
• Using a variety of power tools to prepare the test specimens to defined geometric standards
• Recording specimen measurements prior to testing
• Ensuring attention to detail is maintained in all aspects of the specimen preparation
• Ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements and procedures at all times
• Operating universal testing machines to measure material properties
• Recording information and results as required using internal & international test standards
• -Keeping work areas in a clean and safe state

 
Duties
The successful candidate will be trained and supervised in all aspects of the use and maintenance of a range of test machines. The typical workflow will involve :
 

• Liaising with the test requestor to confirm the details of the test plan
• Confirming the specimens are fit for testing (within geometric tolerances and a suitable specimen        finish)
• Setting up the test fixtures ready to receive the specimens (including software control)
• Using internal, ISO and ASTM Standards, to safely undertake the tests
• To record the data and save to the relevant location on the computer system

 
The overall aim is for all testing to be safely achieved within set timescales to satisfy commercial milestones.
 
Experience
The successful candidate will be mechanically minded and show a desire to progress their own understanding of materials science and testing techniques. 
 
The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following :

• Hand tool and power tool usage (at home or in a professional environment)
• Engineering drawing notation and tolerances
• Use of measuring instruments such as vernier calipers
• Knowledge of general workshop safety practices
• A natural disposition to approach all tasks with health and safety in mind
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
• An ability to work in a team and independently
• A strong desire for organization and efficiency
• Ability to solve technical problems independently
• Good time management skills
• A continuous drive for improvement in all aspects of Test Laboratory practices

 
It would be beneficial to have one or more of the following:
 

• Familiarity of working in a workshop/industrial environment
• CNC router/milling machine operation
• 2D CAD proficiency for creating tooling profiles
• Competency in the use of a soldering iron
• A knowledge of photographic techniques and digital images
• Knowledge of electrical circuits & electronics
• A full driving license

 
Qualifications

• To have achieved 5 GCSE or equivalent passes, ideally including mathematics and physics
• Or higher qualifications in the subjects of engineering, mathematics or physics

 
Benefits

• Starting Salary : 15-20k per annum based on experience
• 22 days annual leave, increasing annually with employment length to a maximum of 27 days
• Opportunity to develop new skills and grow with the company
• Private Health Care
• Pension
• Company mobile phone

 
This opportunity is a full time position (37 hours per week)
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Software Developer based in our West Sussex headquarters. The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week and will earn in the region of £35,000 depending on experience.

We are looking for an experienced software developer, to develop our:

• Laboratory Management database system that controls the workflow through the materials test laboratory
• LabVIEW applications to post process test results and data acquisition systems.

This is a varied role encompassing programming, system design, UI design etc. There is the potential to grow with the company and apply your skills on more of the company’s software products in the future.

Role Requirements
These skills would be an advantage for the position:

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
• Possess good communication and reporting skills
• Be able to work in a team and on own initiative
• HTML
• CSS styles
• XML
• Microsoft SQL
• Visual Basic
• JavaScript
• ASP.NET
• Microsoft Azure Environment
• LabVIEW Programming
• Good working knowledge of database design
• Good problem-solving skills

Role Responsibilities

• Design of suitable user-friendly UI’s
• The ability to construct software code and applications
• A strong desire for organisation and efficiency
• Good time management skills
• Willingness to learn new skills & programming methods.
• A continuous drive for improvement in all aspects of the software practices
• Programming for processing of material test data
• Programming for Industry 4 database
• Produce progress reports of the project

Company
We are an engineering consultancy specialising in material test and characterisation and structural analysis and development. The company has a very varied portfolio of customers in the aerospace, construction, automotive, transportation and defence industries, dealing with metallic and composite structures.

Why should you apply?

• The chance to join a well-established company
• The opportunity to become part of a hardworking, dedicated team
• To showcase your knowledge and experience
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

STRUCTURAL ANALYST

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Structural Analyst based in our West Sussex headquarters. The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week and will earn a salary in the range of £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience.

In this role you will be dealing directly with the customer to manage a project from start to finish including definition of loads and boundary conditions, pass criteria, structural analysis and design development, and presentation of results and recommendations.

Role Requirements
These skills would be an advantage for the position:

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar
• Good working knowledge and experience of FEA packages, preferably Hyperworks and Abaqus
• Good problem-solving skills
• Analysis of composite structures
• Passenger vehicle safety and crash analysis
• Some knowledge of CAD packages, preferably PTC Creo
• Good working knowledge of explicit non-linear, Abaqus or LS-Dyna
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Powerpoint, and Word
• Possess good communication skills
• Be able to work in a team and on own initiative

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare FEA models from supplied CAD
• Understand, design and implement loads and boundary conditions
• Post process analysis results and interpret them in relation to the needs of the project
• Conceive design improvements and present these to the customer
• Produce technical reports for the project

Company
We are an engineering consultancy specialising in material test and characterisation, structural analysis and development. The company has a very varied portfolio of customers in the aerospace, construction, automotive, transportation and defence industries, dealing with metallic and composite structures.

Why should you apply?

• The chance to join a well-established company
• The opportunity to become part of a hardworking, dedicated team
• To showcase your knowledge and experience
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

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