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Automotive Battery Research Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK43 0AH

Salary

£916 - £27 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Automotive Battery Research Engineer position offers a PAYE rate of £27.00/hr and requires candidates to have a degree in a Chemistry discipline or a related field.
  • Ideal applicants should possess experience in data analysis within the automotive, power electronics, powertrains, or energy networks industry.
  • The role involves supporting the electric vehicle research team with trend research, data analysis, and direct involvement in ongoing projects, including attending European technical conferences.
  • Candidates will contribute to the development of innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles, focusing on both vehicle and off-vehicle applications.
  • This position is based in Cranfield and includes hybrid working options, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development.

Automotive Battery Research Engineer (0916) - £27.00/hr PAYE rate

Become an Automotive Battery Research Engineer: Shape the Future of Electric Vehicles!

Are you passionate about pioneering the future of electric vehicles? Do you have a keen interest in automotive trends, batteries, and advanced power electronics? If yes, this is your chance to join a leading Centre of Excellence for design and development, contributing to groundbreaking projects in the automotive industry. This opportunity offers not just a job, but a career path filled with development opportunities, international exposure, and the chance to work on innovative projects that will define the next generation of electric vehicles.

What You Will Do:

  • Support the electric vehicle research team with trend research, horizon scanning, and data analysis.
  • Work across automotive trends, batteries for electric vehicles, advanced power electronics, and electricity network integration.
  • Engage in direct involvement with ongoing projects, attending European technical conferences.
  • Produce high-quality, fact-based communications for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Travel within Europe and internationally to support advanced automotive battery chemistry research.
  • Deliver annual projects related to Power Electronics and Battery for the EV market, focusing on both vehicle and off-vehicle applications.

What You Will Bring:

  • Degree educated in a Chemistry discipline or related field.
  • Experience in data analysis within the automotive, power electronics, powertrains, or energy networks industry.
  • Proven track record in researching, evaluating, and improving the chemical composition of active materials, especially in energy storage applications.
  • Proficiency in using software to analyse large data sets.
  • Strong professional computer skills, including MS Office, with excellent presentation and teamwork capabilities.

Company Contribution & Industry Information:

This role is a pivotal part of the Centre of Excellence located in the heart of the UK, dedicated to the design and development of vehicles for the European market. By joining the team, you will be contributing to the company's mission to integrate innovative solutions in the automotive sector, particularly focusing on the electrification of vehicles. This position offers a unique chance to be at the forefront of the automotive industry's shift towards sustainable and advanced mobility solutions.

Location:

The position is based in the vibrant and innovative environment of Cranfield, offering a dynamic workplace and a collaborative atmosphere.  Hybrid working.

Ready to Power the Future?

If you are eager to contribute to the development of the next generation of electric vehicles and possess the skills and passion we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become an Automotive Battery Research Engineer and take the first step towards a fulfilling and impactful career.

To apply, please send your CV to:

This role is Inside IR35.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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