Control Systems Engineer - West Bromwich Do you have experience working within a chemical manufacturing plant? Are you looking for a long-term role with clear paths for progression? Then this chemical company looking to add a Control Systems Engineer to the team is looking for you! Your duties as a Control Systems Engineer include but are not limited to the following: Design, specification and installation of control and safety systems. Review and approval of change management proposals and any subsequent modification of control systems. Identify and repair any control system failures. Assist with the development and training of department resources. Requirements: HNC in Controls/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering. Proficient in Allen Bradley control systems and AutoCAD. Solid understanding of the design of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems. Understanding of chemical manufacturing and ATEX preferred. Previous instrumentation engineering experience would be highly advantageous. For more information please apply or contact Chad Petersen at Smart4 Chemicals.
11/02/2026
Full time
Control Systems Engineer - West Bromwich Do you have experience working within a chemical manufacturing plant? Are you looking for a long-term role with clear paths for progression? Then this chemical company looking to add a Control Systems Engineer to the team is looking for you! Your duties as a Control Systems Engineer include but are not limited to the following: Design, specification and installation of control and safety systems. Review and approval of change management proposals and any subsequent modification of control systems. Identify and repair any control system failures. Assist with the development and training of department resources. Requirements: HNC in Controls/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering. Proficient in Allen Bradley control systems and AutoCAD. Solid understanding of the design of functional safety, SIL, LOPA and Safety Instrumented Systems. Understanding of chemical manufacturing and ATEX preferred. Previous instrumentation engineering experience would be highly advantageous. For more information please apply or contact Chad Petersen at Smart4 Chemicals.
Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist Smart4Chemicals are recruiting for a leader in polymer and materials manufacturing for a Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist. As part of their growing Materials and Testing Laboratory in Wrexham, they are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to support product qualifications, development, and problem resolution for the aerospace sector. This role offers hands-on involvement in test method development, continuous improvement, and expansion of testing capabilities across mechanical, physical, and NDI techniques. To be considered for this role you will be degree educated in Materials Science, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering (ideally PhD educated), with previous industrial experience of developing analytical, physical and mechanical testing methods of polymers, composites or materials. Responsibilities: Develop and improve mechanical and analytical test methods Lead method development and continuous improvement initiatives Deliver and enhance internal training programmes Lead the development and analytical laboratory when required Support customer test requests and generate detailed technical reports Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot test failures Drive reporting improvements and standardisation Expand testing capabilities and gain key accreditations Collaborate across the global network and with external partners Key Requirements: Degree educated in Science, Engineering, or Technology (PhD in Polymer or Materials Science preferred) 5+ years' experience in a technical role within advanced materials 2+ years' leadership or supervisory experience (preferred) Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement tools Strong knowledge of composites, resin systems, fibre types, and relevant test methods Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
26/08/2025
Full time
Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist Smart4Chemicals are recruiting for a leader in polymer and materials manufacturing for a Mechanical Test Engineer/Sr Scientist. As part of their growing Materials and Testing Laboratory in Wrexham, they are looking for a Mechanical Test Engineer to support product qualifications, development, and problem resolution for the aerospace sector. This role offers hands-on involvement in test method development, continuous improvement, and expansion of testing capabilities across mechanical, physical, and NDI techniques. To be considered for this role you will be degree educated in Materials Science, Chemistry or Mechanical Engineering (ideally PhD educated), with previous industrial experience of developing analytical, physical and mechanical testing methods of polymers, composites or materials. Responsibilities: Develop and improve mechanical and analytical test methods Lead method development and continuous improvement initiatives Deliver and enhance internal training programmes Lead the development and analytical laboratory when required Support customer test requests and generate detailed technical reports Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshoot test failures Drive reporting improvements and standardisation Expand testing capabilities and gain key accreditations Collaborate across the global network and with external partners Key Requirements: Degree educated in Science, Engineering, or Technology (PhD in Polymer or Materials Science preferred) 5+ years' experience in a technical role within advanced materials 2+ years' leadership or supervisory experience (preferred) Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, and Continuous Improvement tools Strong knowledge of composites, resin systems, fibre types, and relevant test methods Confident communicator with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently
