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Core Tasks

  • Provides technical consultancy services.
  • Examines and advises on patent applications.
  • Prepares sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
  • Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
  • Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
  • Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
  • Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.

Education Requirements

Level Percentage
Level 0 1.221765%
Level 1 2.646032%
Level 2 11.939053%
Level 3 26.279293%
Level 4-5 (Higher Education) 13.617982%
Level 6 (Bachelors) 26.962893%
Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) 12.129896%
Level 8 (Doctorate) 5.203085%

Salary Levels

£60,869.60

Potential Salary

£21,150.00

Entry Level Salary

£41,168.22

Average Salary

5

Annual Openings

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