Electrochemical Reactor Engineer — Next-Gen Water Treatment

SLB; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Health & Wellbeing programs

Life insurance

Subsidised dental care

Job summary

SLB is seeking an Electrochemical Reactor Engineer for a 2 year fixed term contract in the Cambridge Research Laboratory. The role centers on translating cutting-edge electrochemical science into real-world engineering solutions for water treatment and contaminant destruction.

You will design, simulate and automate state-of-the-art electrochemical reactors, contributing to scalable solutions for PFAS and other contaminants in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in Chemical, Electrochemical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong experience in electrochemical systems, flow reactors, and scale-up.
• Expertise in automation, sensors, and process control systems.
• Proven track record delivering working reactor hardware.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale flow‑through electrochemical reactors operating at high current densities.
• Select advanced electrode materials (e.g. BDD) to maximise defluorination and energy efficiency.
• Optimise mass transport and fluid dynamics.
• Develop automated control systems with real‑time monitoring and optimisation.
• Build and operate prototypes, delivering systems from concept to functional hardware.

Skills

electrochemical systems flow reactors

automation sensors control

teamwork communication

problem solving

Education

PhD in Chemical/Electrochemical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

SLB is seeking an Electrochemical Reactor Engineer for a 2 year fixed term contract in the Cambridge Research Laboratory. The role centers on translating cutting-edge electrochemical science into real-world engineering solutions for water treatment and contaminant destruction.

You will design, simulate and automate state-of-the-art electrochemical reactors, contributing to scalable solutions for PFAS and other contaminants in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.