As a key member of the Film and Smart Surface Solutions (F&SSS) Team, the Applications Engineer will be responsible for participating and contributing in new In-Mold Electronics (IME), FIM Modeling, and Display products testing activities, developing applications know-how for product evaluation, material testing and characterization, and prototyping. In addition, this Applications Engineer will provide applications and technical support to global customers.

What Will You Be Doing?

• With minimal oversight, works to develop and validate new methods, test vehicles, and technologies included FEM/FEA/modeling, to characterize our products in line with the Company’s marketing direction for specific customers or market segments.
• Plan and perform internal tests to assess performance such as mechanical, thermal, and electrical reliability of product or its prototypes for new applications.
• Demonstrate process feasibility and performance of Film & Smart Surface Solutions materials to customers and partners by performing assembly, performance, and reliability testing and failure analyses on internal as well as external test vehicles.
• Investigate and experiment with new technologies or ideas and modify the test to meet the new application and customer requirements.
• Work with components, equipment vendors, and assembly houses to develop integrated solutions for customers.
• Work closely with Product Management and R&D team to establish plans and execute projects to support customers towards product approvals and launch new products.
• Work across functional lines with quality, process engineering for scale up and testing of new products.
• Report project progress; publish technical papers and make conference presentations materials as needed.
• Calibrate research and test equipment to ensure dependable research results.

Who Are You?

You are a curious problem-solver with a passion for technology, materials, and product innovation. You enjoy combining practical testing with analytical modeling and thrive in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for candidates with one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Science (preferably Physics) or Engineering, together with 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within FIM or injection moulding.
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• Master's degree or PhD in Science (preferably Physics) or Engineering, with at least 1 year of industrial research and development experience.

What Competencies Will You Need?

Ideally, you will have:

• Experience using ANSYS Polyflow or similar finite-element-based polymer processing software, including thermoforming simulation and thickness distribution prediction.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Method (FEM) modelling and analysis.
• Experience in materials testing, product characterisation, reliability testing, and failure analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly injection moulding, FIM, or related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional teams globally.
• Mathematical skills: Differential and integral calculus; Matrix Algebra.
• CAD user experience.
• Experience using APQP concept.

We Are Offering...

Our people are the heart of our business and we offer an exceptional range of benefits when joining which include:

• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Hols)
• Salary starting from £41,300 per annum
• Performance-based Annual bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Company pension
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Shopping discounts

This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment will be conditional upon receipt of a satisfactory DBS certificate. #LI-IF1

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state, and local laws.