Development Engineer

Description:

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 technologyDevelopment Engineer/Prototypes/R&D/TRL/Technology/Scale-Up/Concept