R&D Test Capability Engineer — PEM Stack & Test Systems

ITM Power Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BAYE share scheme

Birthday holiday

Holiday Purchase

Lifestyle Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Eye Care

Gym Scheme

Life assurance

EV Car Leasing

Enhanced Parental Leave

Onsite parking with EV charging

Job summary

ITM Power is seeking a Test Capability Engineer to lead the design, build and operation of advanced test systems for PEM electrolyser stacks and clamping skid frames in Sheffield. You will combine mechanical design, instrumentation, and systems integration to enable rapid R&D testing.

The role covers prototype development, commissioning, safety compliance, and close collaboration with design, manufacturing and controls teams.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating R&D test systems, prototype equipment, or industrial process skids.
• Strong understanding of mechanical structures, clamping systems, piping assemblies, and pressure containment.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-scale test capability systems for PEM electrolyser stacks and clamping skid assemblies.
• Specify and integrate instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, voltage, current, leak detection, and strain/load monitoring systems.
• Support commissioning and operation of high-pressure systems in laboratory and pilot environments.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, P&IDs, assembly procedures, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with stack design, controls, manufacturing, and safety teams to deliver integrated test solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting during prototype build and test campaigns.
• Drive continuous improvement of test capability, reliability, automation, and data acquisition systems.
• Support supplier engagement, component selection, fabrication oversight, and workshop activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and engineering best practices for hydrogen systems and pressure equipment.

Skills

R&D test capability

Prototyping

Instrumentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Hands-on engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Job description

ITM Power is seeking a Test Capability Engineer to lead the design, build and operation of advanced test systems for PEM electrolyser stacks and clamping skid frames in Sheffield. You will combine mechanical design, instrumentation, and systems integration to enable rapid R&D testing.

The role covers prototype development, commissioning, safety compliance, and close collaboration with design, manufacturing and controls teams.