Development Engineer

We are currently working with an exciting start-up company based in Cambridge that is working on bringing to market a high-density, low-cost energy storage application. As the company continues to grow with recent funding secured, they are now recruiting a Development Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis.

This role will see you working with cutting-edge technology - acting as the company's subject matter expert when it comes to process development. As their Development Engineer, you will lead a project focused on improving key aspects of the energy storage technology whilst having the ability to generate new prototype concepts.

Development Engineer responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on improving key aspects of the energy storage technology
• Lead the validation of new technology from the Research team, its scale-up and implementation into new prototypes
• Identify development opportunities and find creative solutions to improve a prototype's KPI's
• Generate new prototype concepts and carry out experimental activity to support their development
• Assist in managing the interface between the Research and Prototype Development teams
• Consider long-term manufacturing strategies for the technology concerning potential future commercial applications and products.

Development Engineer requirements

• Degree level qualifications in an Engineering/Scientific discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry.
• Demonstrable hands-on engineering skillset coupled with a technical capability to understand chemical systems and processes.
• Experience in process development and optimisation, with a focus on pilot-line manufacturing
• Experience in scaling up technology and increasing TRL
• Project management knowledge, managing multiple objectives and maintaining stakeholder alignment
• Great teamwork and communication skills
• Desire to work in a dynamic start-up R&D environment with early-stage technology

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