Context for the role
- Superdielectrics Limited set out in 2013 to develop biocompatible, electrically conducting hydrophilic polymers which had the potential to be used in Bioelectronics.
- During their research and development programme, they noted that their materials exhibited very unusual electrical properties.
- These outstanding electrochemical properties could be exploited in the development of high energy density supercapacitors and batteries.
- The company’s goal is to develop high energy density, low cost, low environmental impact electrical energy storage devices that will help create a clean and sustainable global energy and transportation system.
Objective of role
This role would suit a chemical / mechanical engineer who is interested in applying engineering principles to scale processes and create a new energy storage system.
The Senior Engineer / Engineer role will:
- Lead testing work on new energy storage system prototypes, analyse the resulting data and provide feedback into the mechanical engineer.
- Develop an understanding of core principles of our current energy storage technology and create experiments to look for improvements, such as trialing new materials, form factors or concept designs.
- Develop a pilot line manufacturing process for new prototypes and test for repeatability.
- Be part of the scale-up process, utilizing new processes or materials from research and testing them in larger cell formats, analysing performance and feeding back into the research team.
Key Activities & Responsibilities
- Provide development expertise within a multi-disciplinary development team.
- Liaise with, and effectively support, Research scientists engaged in polymer and electrochemistry research.
- Contributing to various R&D programs across the company.
- Contributing to and supporting the Chesterford Research Park HSE culture.
Key Relationships & Interfaces
Internal
- Head of Prototype Development
- Director of Research and Development
- Research Group Leader and wider Research Team
- CEO
- Management team and colleagues
External
- Suppliers
- Other external influencers as appropriate
Person Specification
- Engineering, Bachelors or Masters degree essential, such as chemical, mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering.
- A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a relevant R&D environment.
- Demonstratable hands-on engineering skillset coupled with a technical capability to understand chemical systems and manufacturing processes.
- Great teamwork and communication skills.
- Desire to work in a dynamic start-up R&D environment with early-stage technology.
- Experience with batteries, supercapacitors, fuel cells, electrolysers or other energy storage and conversion technologies is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience working with electronic systems, such as sensors, testing equipment or chemical process development.