Graduate Lab Engineer

3 weeks ago

Bletchley, United Kingdom Proactive Global Full time

Position: Graduate Lab Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes

Proactive are currently working with a client who are a world leader manufacturing company in their field. The client are currently seeking an experience Lab Engineer to work in a small and busy team.

You will be responsible for:

  • Laboratory based work: Running scientific instruments, interpreting data and writing reports for customer contracts. Testing requires physical setup of samples (attaching thermocouples, wires).
  • International travel for installations, service and customer training (after 6-12 months on the job).
  • Provision of customer support via phone, email or online meetings.
  • Some sales activities such as preparing quotations, purchase orders etc.
  • Facilitate day-to-day lab operations.
  • Development of presentations and applications notes.
  • Technical or service support tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

  • Good degree in maths, science or engineering discipline and supporting educational qualifications,
  • Proven mathematical and numerical skills, for data handling and analysis,
  • Self-starter, hardworking and disciplined - you must be able to work alone as required.
  • Excellent personal and communication skills,
  • Good understanding of Excel, and other standard MS programs as a minimum,
  • An inquisitive mind and keen to put a practical approach to work,
  • Ability to work under pressure, happy to roll up sleeves and get a job done and find solutions to problems through critical thinking,
  • Driver's licence, keen to travel when required.
  • Lab work experience: ideally battery-based but chemical work is also useful.
  • Background/experience in Lithium-ion batteries/electrochemistry,
  • Background/experience in chemical process safety,
  • Knowledge of advanced data handling e.g. MATLAB, Python,
  • Knowledge of electronics; useful for understanding how our instruments work,

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or (url removed) .

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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