Research Engineer

Job Description Research Engineer Process Chemistry & Scale UpOn-site / Hybrid considered | Salary 26,000 34,000 per annumAbout the Role:We are seeking a Research Engineer Process Chemistry & Scale Up to join an innovative Process Chemistry and Scale Up team; an interdisciplinary group of engineers and chemists working at the interface between laboratory science and pilotscale manufacturing.This role is firmly engineeringfocused. You will work alongside process chemists to bridge the gap between benchscale chemistry and scalable, robust processes, with a particular focus on powderbased systems, particle technologies, and battery-related applications.The team has recently opened a new pilot plant facility, and this role will play a key part in commissioning, maintaining, and operating largerscale equipment supporting scaleup, process understanding, and delivery of client and internal programmes.This opportunity is well suited to an earlycareer or developing engineer (for example a recent PhD graduate or MEng Chemical Engineer) who wants to apply engineering thinking in a handson, applied R&D environment.What Youll Be Responsible For:Process Engineering & ScaleUpSupport scaleup activities from benchscale chemistry into pilotscale processesApply engineering principles to translate laboratory concepts into practical, scalable solutionsWork closely with chemists to enable robust and manufacturable processesPilot Plant & Equipment SupportCommission, maintain, and support pilotscale processing equipmentCarry out equipment calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshootingSupport the safe operation of largerscale and specialist process equipmentPowder & Particle TechnologyContribute to projects involving powder processing, characterisation, and handlingApply knowledge of particulate systems within battery materials and related technologiesSupport development work involving complex particles and solids processingProcess Understanding & ModellingContribute to process simulation, modelling, and data analysis where appropriateSupport experimental planning, scaleup studies, and technical reportingMaintain highquality documentation in line with SHE, quality, and best practice requirementsCollaboration & DeliveryWork as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemistsTake ownership of delegated engineering tasks and deliver them reliablySupport commissioning and early operation of new facilities and capabilitiesAbout You:You are an engineer first and foremost, with an interest in applying engineering thinking to chemistryled processes. You enjoy practical problemsolving and want exposure to real equipment, pilot plants, and scaleup challenges.Youll bring:A background in Chemical Engineering (degree, MEng, or PhD) or a closely related disciplineAn engineering mindset with an interest in process scaleup and applied R&DExposure to powders, particles, solids handling, or powder characterisation (from academia or industry)Willingness to work handson with equipment in a pilotplant environmentA structured, dependable approach to completing delegated tasksDesirable (but not essential):Exposure to battery materials or battery processingExperience of pilotscale equipment, commissioning activities, or laboratoriesFamiliarity with process simulation or modelling toolsPhD qualification or membership (or working towards membership) of a professional engineering bodyThis role is not suited to a pure scientist profile we are specifically looking for someone who wants to develop and apply engineering capability.Why Join?Work at the interface of chemistry, engineering, and scaleupHandson experience with new pilot plant facilities and equipmentExposure to emerging technologies, including battery materials and particulate systemsSupportive, collaborative team environment with strong technical mentoringClear development pathway, with potential to progress role level and salaryLocation & Working PatternBased primarily on site within company facilitiesSome flexibility may be available depending on project needsRole involves practical, onsite engineering work with pilot equipment

Created: 2026-04-26