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