Location: Site based in Leeds (12 month fixed term contract)

Do you want to work in a state of the art laboratory that is home to the gold standard in automated tensile testing technology?

Do you already have hands on experience of using automated tensile testing equipment to test components in an engineering environment?

Do you live in the Leeds area and are you able to commit to a 12 month fixed term contract?

If so, this brand new Automated Tensile Tester role could be perfect for you!

In the role of Automated Tensile Tester, you will be responsible for:

• Undertake tribological/mechanical/numerical analysis of medical device components using automated tensile testing equipment
• Write testing protocols and ensure repeatable, consistent and reliable test results
• Testing in support of product development and medical device submissions
• Translate mechanical/tribological scenarios into mechanical/tribological test procedures
• Apply investigative skills to evaluate testing opportunities
• Undertake technical and departmental projects including the introduction of new

test equipment to the requirements of applicable processes

• Assist in the development and design of tensile testing processes, procedures and work instructions
• Deliver all work within the requirements of the lab quality system
• Adhere to company health and safety policies

The requirements for the Automated Tensile Tester:

• You must have experience of performing automated tensile testing for engineered components, medical devices or other similar products
• You will have performed tests in fields of Tension, Compression, Torque & Metallurgical analysis such as surface, roughness etc
• Experience writing protocols and reports to ensure consistency, reliability and repeatability of tensile testing results
• You will have worked with and programmed automated tensile machines such as Instron or other materials testing systems
• A team player who understands the value of cooperative and collaborative work environment
• A professional demeanor and effective communicator at all levels
• Solutions focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Salary & Benefits:

• Base Salary Circa £28,000 – £38,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• Life Cover (2x Base Salary)
• Laptop & Phone
• Free Onsite Parking
• Subsidized Canteen
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

This is an immediate hire so please apply today by sending your up to date CV to olivergill@langtonhowarth.com and call Oliver Gill today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499.

You must have full right to work in the UK without requiring any form of visa sponsorship and live within a commutable distance of our client’s site in Leeds. To confirm, this is a 12 month fixed term contract & site based role.

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone who would be good for the Automated Tensile Tester, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we’ll ensure you receive £100.00 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you.