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 technologyLead the validation of new technology from the Research team, its scale-up and implementation into new prototypesIdentify development opportunities and find creative solutions to improve a prototype’s KPI’sGenerate new prototype concepts and carry out experimental activity to support their developmentAssist in managing the interface between the Research and Prototype Development teamsConsider long term manufacturing strategies for the technology with respect to 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 of process development and optimisation, with a focus on pilot line manufacturingExperience in scaling up technology and increasing TRLProject management knowledge, managing multiple objectives and maintaining stakeholder alignmentGreat teamwork and communication skillsDesire to work in a dynamic start-up R&D environment with early-stage technologyDevelopment Engineer/Prototypes/R&D/TRL/Technology/Scale-Up/Concept