Techniche Global are supporting a leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a Battery Research Engineer.
Pay Rate: up to GBP27p/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.
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