Electrochemical Reactor Engineer — PFAS Water Treatment, 2-Year FTC

SLB; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare for employee and 가족

Dental care

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Health & wellbeing program

Job summary

SLB in Cambridge is seeking an Electrochemical Reactor Engineer to advance next-generation water treatment reactors. You will design and build advanced electrochemical systems, developing hardware from concept to functioning prototypes within a collaborative research lab setting.

The role emphasizes integrating fundamental science with practical engineering, including automation, sensors, and process control to tackle PFAS and related contaminants, driving sustainable water solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent experience) 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

Scale-up

Automation

Sensors

Process control

Teamwork

Communication

Education

PhD (or equivalent)

Job description

SLB in Cambridge is seeking an Electrochemical Reactor Engineer to advance next-generation water treatment reactors. You will design and build advanced electrochemical systems, developing hardware from concept to functioning prototypes within a collaborative research lab setting.

The role emphasizes integrating fundamental science with practical engineering, including automation, sensors, and process control to tackle PFAS and related contaminants, driving sustainable water solutions.