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Job summary

An innovative cleantech company near Guildford is seeking an R&D Test Technician to support its research and development team. This practical role includes setting up, operating, and monitoring test systems for clean energy technologies, offering a great opportunity for candidates with a solid technical background to contribute to meaningful projects in sustainability.

Qualifications

  • At least two years of experience in a testing or laboratory role.
  • Competent in using and maintaining lab equipment.
  • Exposure to process engineering or chemical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate test rigs, including combustion systems and gas purification units.
  • Record and interpret experimental data accurately.
  • Maintain high standards of safety, organisation and documentation in the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail
Strong practical ability
Good communication skills

Education

Professional qualification in engineering or scientific field

Tools

MATLAB
Labview
Python

Job description

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Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Location:

coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Cranleigh STEM is working with an innovative cleantech company near Guildford that is looking to hire an R&D Test Technician to support its research and development team. This is a practical, hands-on role focused on setting up, operating and monitoring test systems used in the development of clean energy technologies.

You’ll be involved in assembling test rigs, installing and calibrating instrumentation, capturing data and contributing to the safe and efficient running of laboratory trials.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid technical background who is keen to build their experience in a fast-developing sector focused on clean energy solutions.

  • Set up and operate a variety of test rigs, including combustion systems, gas purification units and heaters
  • Install, calibrate and operate lab instrumentation such as thermocouples, mass flow controllers, pressure transducers and gas analysers
  • Record and interpret experimental data accurately
  • Maintain high standards of safety, organisation and documentation in the lab
  • Assist with specifying and maintaining instrumentation and control systems
  • A professional qualification equivalent qualification in an engineering or scientific field
  • Competent in using and maintaining lab equipment
  • Strong practical ability and confidence in following technical instructions
  • Good communication skills and attention to detail
  • Able to manage time effectively and work with minimal supervision
  • Exposure to process engineering or chemical systems (e.g. reaction engineering, gas purification, combustion)
  • Experience assembling test rigs and working with Swagelok or similar fittings
  • Familiarity with data analysis or control tools such as MATLAB, Labview or Python
  • Understanding of experimental design and system reliability testing
  • At least two years of experience in a testing or laboratory role

This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful, real-world projects in a collaborative environment focused on technical progress and sustainability.

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