[Hiring] Scientist or Engineer, Ceramics @Weir

Role Description

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter, whether through engineering, planning, or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day, and help shape a more sustainable future.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100 percent commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of building a world-class safety culture.
• R&D Leadership: Lead ceramics-focused research and development projects, translating business demands into actionable priorities aligned with product and technology roadmaps.
• Technical Problem Solving: Provide expert technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and customer-facing teams, troubleshooting ceramics failures and proposing effective solutions.
• Project Management: Manage multiple R&D projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and integration of laboratory outcomes into trials, scale-up, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaboration and Communication: Liaise closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams across APAC and globally to support material selection, application, and product development.
• Team Support and Mentorship: Supervise and mentor junior materials staff, fostering a collaborative and hands-on team environment.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to liaise with vendors, suppliers, and manufacturing sites, primarily within the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Materials Science, Ceramics, Engineering, or a closely related physical science.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in ceramics development, testing, manufacturing, or applications of wear resistant ceramics.
• Proven ability to lead R&D projects and provide technical support to engineering and customer-facing teams.
• Strong knowledge of ceramics manufacturing, wear-resistant ceramics, and materials characterization techniques such as SEM and XRD.

Requirements

• Experience in the mining industry or heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Practical knowledge of translating R&D outputs into manufacturable solutions.
• Mandarin language skills to support vendor and supplier communication in China.
• Experience working in a collaborative, multi-regional R&D environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support