Mitsubishi Power EMEA
Energy
ApprenticeLaboratoryTechnician(3YearFixedTermContract)
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“Apprentice Laboratory Technician (3 Year Fixed Term Contract) at Mitsubishi Power EMEA. Skills: Materials Laboratory, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering. Prepare metallographic samples. Perform visual assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality technical information; Deliver high-quality reports
Industry & Context.
Root Cause Analysis; Failure investigations; Technical issue resolution
3 Year Fixed Term Contract, On-site inspection, On-site sample preparation, Acetate replication, In-situ metallurgical assessment, On-site activities, Maintenance outages support, Service execution support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Meet entry requirements for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, Interest in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Engineering or Manufacturing, Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office, Fluent in written and spoken Business English, Willingness to learn new techniques, Willingness to undertake further technical training
Nice to Have
Experience with iron and nickel-based alloys
What You'll Do.
Prepare metallographic samples
Perform visual assessments
Perform microstructural assessments
Support metallurgical investigations
Operate laboratory equipment
Assist with optical microscopy
Assist with scanning electron microscopy
Support mechanical testing activities
Prepare technical data
Maintain sample logging records
Maintain traceability records
Assist with failure investigations
Assist with Root Cause Analysis
Support process development activities
Support qualification activities
Participate in laboratory process improvement
Assist with development of new assessment techniques
Support customer requests
Assist with on-site inspection
Assist with on-site sample preparation
Support acetate replication activities
Support in-situ metallurgical assessment
Provide support during maintenance outages
Provide support during service execution
Support day-to-day laboratory running
Maintain laboratory organisation
Maintain laboratory housekeeping
Maintain 6S standards
Assist with stock control
Assist with consumables management
Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures
Ensure compliance with quality standards
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety
Support laboratory audits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with experienced Materials Engineers; Work within a team environment
Communication Scope
Technical information delivery; Technical reports
Full Job Description
Mitsubishi Power EMEA is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Laboratory Technician to join our growing Materials Laboratory in Leeds. The Materials Laboratory plays a vital role in supporting engineering activities including materials testing and evaluation, turbine component life assessment, repair development, process improvement initiatives and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for gas and steam turbine components. Working closely with experienced Materials Engineers, you will be responsible for sample preparation, laboratory operations, metallurgical assessments, technical support activities and assisting with the delivery of high-quality technical information and reports. You will gain practical experience across a broad range of engineering projects involving advanced iron and nickel-based alloys used within the power generation industry. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, gain a degree-level qualification and build a long-term career within the energy and materials engineering sector. Key Responsibilities Laboratory and Technical Support * Prepare metallographic samples using cutting, mounting, grinding and polishing equipment. * Perform visual and microstructural assessments of metallic materials. * Support metallurgical investigations involving iron and nickel-based alloys. * Operate laboratory equipment safely and effectively. * Assist with optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy examinations (training provided). * Support mechanical testing activities both in-house and through approved external laboratories. * Prepare technical data, records and reports to support engineering investigations. * Maintain accurate sample logging and traceability records. Materials Assessment and Engineering Support * Assist Materials Engineers with failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities. * Support process development and qualification activities for turbine component r
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