Hexcel Corporation
Research and Development Technician Apprentice
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Research and Development Technician Apprentice
With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and additive manufactured parts. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”
Hexcel is currently seeking a Research and Development Technician Apprentice for our Duxford, UK location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Laboratory duties include preparing and evaluating composite materials.
- Formulating and mixing resins and other chemicals, producing films and “prepreg” materials, curing laminates and performing a range of thermal analytical and mechanical tests.
- Participating in research or new product development projects.
- Planning the technical aspects of the work with guidance from their supervisor and providing technical observations, interpretation of results and to provide and execute experimental ideas based on technical inferences.
- Developing expertise and developing a level of background understanding on technically relevant methodologies.
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Qualifications:
- 5 GCSE’s grade C, equivalent or above.
- Educated in a technical subject, preferably in chemistry, materials or polymer science.
- Preferably have practical experience of working in a laboratory. Practical experience in a chemical, polymer or materials science, process development or engineering environment would be an advantage.
- Keen eye for detail and practically minded.
- Able to demonstrate a proactive and methodical approach to work.
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Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
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