Contract R&D Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Contract Research & Development Engineer for a 9-12 month contract. This role involves developing and testing electrochemical sensors for a new product range. The ideal candidate will have a degree in analytical chemistry/science/engineering and experience with electrochemistry lab equipment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge sensor technology within a forward-thinking team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in developing, testing, and validating electrochemical sensors.
• Familiar with electrochemistry laboratory equipment including potentiostats.
• Thrives in an innovative R&D setting.

Responsibilities

• Building, testing, and validating the performance of electrochemical sensors.
• Contributing to root-cause analysis, failure investigation, and design refinement.
• Supporting sensor NPI project and wider sensor design improvements.

Skills

Developing electrochemical sensors

Testing and validating sensors

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in analytical chemistry/science/engineering

Tools

Electrochemistry laboratory equipment

Potentiostats

Job description

Contract Research & Development Engineer

9-12 month contract

Immediate start available

We are seeking a talented Contract Research & Development Engineer (R&D Engineer) to undertake a key project focussed role as part of a leading Engineering team. You will play a key role in the development and testing of a next-generation electrochemical sensor, designed for integration into a new product range.

About the Role

In this hands‑on position, you will be responsible for building, testing, and validating the performance of electrochemical sensors. You’ll work with cutting‑edge electrochemistry equipment, gas delivery systems, and engage in iterative product development—contributing to root‑cause analysis, failure investigation, and design refinement.

While the primary focus will be on supporting our sensor NPI (New Product Introduction) project, you’ll also have opportunities to contribute to wider sensor design improvements and equipment testing across the department.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in developing, testing, and validating electrochemical sensors
• A degree in analytical chemistry/science/engineering or similar.
• Familiar with electrochemistry laboratory equipment including potentiostats
• Enjoys problem‑solving and continuous improvement in a technical environment
• Thrives in an innovative R&D setting and can support multiple development activities where needed

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the next generation of sensor technology and want to join a forward‑thinking engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details.