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Principal Engineer
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Laser Additive Manufacturing
Location: Sheffield, UK
Contract: Permanent
Office/Hybrid: Sheffield based; hybrid working available in line with business needs
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week
Job Profile: Engineer
Salary/annum: Min £37,300 - Max £55,900
Reference number: JR100888
Closing Date: 21/08/2026
Description of role:
The Laser Additive Manufacturing (LAM) section is seeking a Graduate Engineer or Engineer to support the development and application of advanced laser-based technologies, including Laser Directed Energy Deposition (L-DED) using powder and wire systems, Extreme High-Speed Laser Application (EHLA), and hot wire laser cladding. These technologies support industrial applications including repair, surface enhancement, and the manufacture of high-value components across sectors such as aerospace, energy, and defence.
Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to process development, optimisation, and industrial delivery of additive manufacturing solutions. The role will involve applying engineering principles and experimental methodologies to improve process performance, material integrity, and component quality, while helping to solve complex technical challenges for customers.
You will be involved in multidisciplinary project delivery, taking ownership of defined technical work packages or complete projects with support from colleagues. The role requires strong communication skills to capture customer requirements and clearly interpret and present technical results, alongside strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
A willingness to learn and adopt new technologies in a rapidly evolving field is essential. Your appointment will be made at Engineer or Graduate Engineer grade depending on your demonstrable competence.
For further details, please follow the Job Description link.
Travel: This position may require travel in the UK and abroad to support customer, project, and collaboration activities.
About us:
TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials, and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis, and prevention.
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We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.
If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.
Diversity statement:
TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop, and retain the best talent.
Inclusion:
We recognise that it’s the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world-leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.
Disability Confident Scheme:
We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled, loyal, and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.
If you require any additional support during your application, interview, or any other aspect of our recruitment process, please reach out to Recruitment@TWI.co.uk.
Why work for TWI?
We offer a competitive salary, share-in-success bonus scheme, generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary), holiday (20 days + 5 Corporate days + 8 bank holidays), private health and dental cover, career development and training, onsite employee restaurant, onsite gym, day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability), onsite parking, and more.
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We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family-friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working, enhanced maternity pay, and paid parental leave.
Working hours:
36 hours per week (full time), 8.30am - 16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.
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At TWI, we want you to know that your application is in good hands. We do not use AI tools or automated systems to review or sift through applications. Instead, every application is personally reviewed by the hiring manager. We believe in being open and transparent with our candidates, and we’re committed to giving your application the attention it deserves.
TWI Culture
As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.
We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.
The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.
TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.
TWI Values:
Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.
- Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
- Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
- Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
- Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
- Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
- Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers
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