TEST ENGINEER

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of customer product trials.
• Take ownership of trial programmes from initial planning through to completion, reporting, and recommendation.
• Prepare, commission, and operate pilot plant equipment for membrane and process testing applications.
• Lead pilot trials at both Axium Process facilities and customer sites throughout the UK and overseas.
• Gather, validate, and analyse test data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Interpret trial results and prepare detailed technical reports, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Present trial findings and technical recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise directly with customers before, during, and after trials to ensure objectives are achieved and expectations are met.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory, pilot plant, and testing equipment.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve equipment or process issues to ensure the integrity and accuracy of test results.
• Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of testing procedures, trial documentation, and departmental standards.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within testing activities, pilot plant operations, and trial methodologies.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping whilst conducting trials both on-site and at customer locations.

Are you passionate about science, engineering, and problem-solving? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Axium Process team as a Test Engineer, taking a leading role in the planning, execution, and delivery of pilot trials, process development activities, and membrane technology applications for customers across the UK and overseas., We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with:

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a scientific discipline (preferred).
• Alternatively, candidates with relevant practical experience and strong science-based qualifications will be considered.
• Experience working in a laboratory, pilot plant, process manufacturing, or engineering environment would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather, interpret, analyse, and present technical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas to lead customer trials.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

• Permanent, full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday: 08:15 - 16:45
• Friday: 08:15 - 15:30
• 5 weeks holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A varied, challenging, and rewarding role within a growing engineering business
• Opportunities to work with customers across a range of industries throughout the UK and overseas

At Axium Process, we specialise in hygienic process design, membrane filtration systems, CIP systems, and stainless-steel fabrications. We engineer innovative, efficient, and sustainable process solutions for industries including pharmaceutical, food & beverage, dairy, and chemicals. With 71 employees operating from a 30,000 ft² manufacturing facility in Hendy Industrial Estate, Swansea, we are committed to becoming the number one provider in our market.