Techniche Global are supporting leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a Battery Research Engineer
Pay Rate:
up to £27p/hr PAYE+ holiday pay. Overtime 1,5x paid
Location:
Cranfield, Bedfordshire - hybrid(3 days working in the office)
Duration:
12 month rolling contract
Type:
Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week, early finish on Friday
You will be
working across the fields of automotive trends, batteries for electric vehicles,
advanced power electronics and electricity network integration.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead annual projects related to Power Electronics and Battery technologies in the EV market.
- Work on both on-vehicle and off-vehicle energy solution programs, contributing to overall energy strategies.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to determine competency.
- Contribute to monthly and annual reports, respond positively to feedback, and prioritise valuable outputs.
- Demonstrate expertise in applied chemistry, particularly in energy storage applications.
- Collaborate with a high-performing, results-oriented team, promoting psychological safety and adherence to client values.
- Support the electric vehicle research team by conducting trend research, horizon scanning, and data analysis.
- Understand safety requirements for working with High Voltage and electrical hardware systems.
Background And Experience:
- Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Experience in data analysis within industries such as automotive, power electronics, powertrains, or energy networks.
- Strong background in researching and improving the chemical composition of active materials for energy storage applications.
- Proficiency in software for analyzing large datasets is a distinct advantage.
- Ability to identify stakeholder needs and create clear, technical reports.