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Cranleigh STEM is working exclusively with a leading chemical brand that is recruiting a Tribologist to join its Dorset-based team on a permanent basis. As the company’s expert in tribology, you will take a lead role in designing and running test tokens used in tribology across a range of substrates.

Tribologist responsibilities

* Take a lead role in designing and refurbishing test tokens for tribology testing across various substrates.

* Summarize extensive data from multiple performance and wear tests into concise reports.

* Promote the use and adoption of innovative tribology test routines through clear and compelling reports.

* Develop technical documentation and reports and present them to internal stakeholders clearly and persuasively.

* Produce technical marketing materials.

* Choose the most appropriate tribological test methods from available options.

* Adapt ASTM testing standards when possible.

* Oversee the health, safety, and maintenance of both Tribo and Contor equipment.

Tribologist requirements

* Degree level qualification (ideally PhD level) in Material Science, Engineering or closely related subject.

* Experience in tribological testing of lubricants including, fluids, greases and waxes

* The design and refurbishment management of test tokens used in tribology testing

* Experience in novel tribology test routines and producing supporting documentation to allow publication and marketing

* Experience with suitable data management techniques and sampling/down-sampling requirements

* Experience with statistical analysis a benefit, coupled with very strong written and Excel skills required

* Experience in wear measurement and material surface analysis using white light interferometry (WLI)

* Lubricant formulation experience to advise formulators on observed wear and performance from testing.

£Comp + hybrid working + pension + staff discounts + long service rewards

Tribology/Fluids/Lubricants/Engineering/Performance/Wear