R&D Test Technician

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cleantech company is looking for an R&D Test Technician in Southampton. This role involves setting up and operating test systems for clean energy technologies, including calibrating instruments and analyzing data. Candidates should have a strong technical background and at least two years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

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

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 and documentation in the lab.

Skills

Technical background

Strong practical ability

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Professional qualification in an engineering or scientific field

Tools

MATLAB

Labview

Python

Job description

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Cranleigh STEM, Sustainability & SHEQ Recruitment

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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.