R&D Engineer – Power & Data Center Systems

Flex; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Merit-based pay review

Enhanced annual leave

Employee recognition scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle to Work

Maternity/paternity leave

Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work

Travel opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Axiom is seeking an R&D Engineer for our Castle Mills, UK site. You will support development and testing of new power and data-centre related products, contribute to product concepts, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring designs to prototyping and production.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience across product development, testing and engineering processes, with exposure to IEC/UL standards, CAD tools, and potential travel between sites.

Qualifications

• HND / HNC / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• Internship, placement, or project experience in engineering or product business (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of CAD tools (Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo)
• Interest in electrical systems, power distribution, or data centre infrastructure
• Strong analytical thinking and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and work in a structured environment
• Willingness to travel between sites if required
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimisation of Critical Power Products for the data centre market
• Assist with market research and benchmarking of similar products
• Learn and apply fundamental engineering principles to contribute to practical and cost-effective solutions
• Support the design and development of new products from concept through to prototype
• Assist in sustaining, redesign and testing of existing products to improve performance and manufacturability
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to understand design feasibility and performance requirements
• Support product testing activities, including functional, environmental, and compliance testing (IEC and UL)
• Assist with tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables
• Support lab activities and work alongside internal and external test engineers
• Analyse test results with guidance and support design improvements
• Support investigations and root cause analysis activities
• Prepare clear technical documentation and reports
• Assist with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and transition to manufacturing

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Eligible to work in the UK

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Axiom is seeking an R&D Engineer for our Castle Mills, UK site. You will support development and testing of new power and data-centre related products, contribute to product concepts, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to bring designs to prototyping and production.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience across product development, testing and engineering processes, with exposure to IEC/UL standards, CAD tools, and potential travel between sites.