Cranleigh STEM is partnering exclusively with an innovative organisation in the sustainability sector to recruit a driven and self-motivated Senior Development Engineer.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing, building, and testing next-generation clean energy solutions.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their R&D skills, and establish themselves as a leader in this exciting and growing field.
Identify, design, develop, build, and test prototype sub-assemblies for current and future product development.
Work in a multidisciplinary team to prototype reactors, combustion chambers, and gas processing units, as well as evaluate potential new technologies for next-generation products.
Conduct research and development for hydrogen reforming, purification, combustion, and power generation technologies.
Drive design activities to achieve optimal engineering outcomes, collaborating with technical experts.
Generate risk assessments for test and development areas and rigs.
Analyse and present empirical data to evolve the understanding of transient system behaviours.
Stay up to date with industry developments and integrate relevant innovations into project work.
Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline (ideally 2:1 or higher).
Proven experience in an industrial R&D environment, specifically in development engineering.
Practical hands-on skills in prototyping, assembling, and testing.
Understanding of physical failure methods and approaches to root cause analysis.
Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, prioritise activities, and meet project deadlines.
Knowledge of basic process engineering practices, including reaction engineering, gas purification techniques, and combustion technology.
Appreciation of other engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, thermodynamics, CFD analysis, electrical systems, and electromagnetic systems.
Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM tools.
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, or other test-related software, modelling, or analysis tools.
Knowledge of statistics, design of experiments, robust design, and systems engineering techniques.
Experience in using design tools and calculations to inform engineering decisions.