Senior Lab Engineer – Heat Exchanger Testing & Innovation

Kelvion Holding GmbH; Fareham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Technology UK is seeking a Lab Engineer to support development of next‑generation heat exchanger technologies in a state‑of‑the‑art testing environment. You will plan, set up, execute and report laboratory tests that back product development, QA and regulatory compliance.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Kelvion’s global organization, collaborating with Product Development, R&I, Manufacturing, Sales and NPI to validate innovative solutions for data centres, heat pumps

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in a laboratory, product testing, validation, or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of testing procedures and equipment.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and operate laboratory equipment and test rigs for product testing.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures and protocols for new and existing products.
• Record, analyse and interpret test results; identify deviations and improvement opportunities.
• Produce clear test reports and maintain comprehensive test documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and troubleshooting of test failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, development and quality teams to recommend improvements.
• Maintain, calibrate and monitor laboratory equipment for reliable performance.
• Assist with health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to risk assessments and safe working procedures in the lab.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and 5S in the laboratory.
• Support ongoing development and enhancement of testing capabilities and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical drawing interpretation

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Tools

Data acquisition software

Laboratory management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelvion Technology UK is seeking a Lab Engineer to support development of next‑generation heat exchanger technologies in a state‑of‑the‑art testing environment. You will plan, set up, execute and report laboratory tests that back product development, QA and regulatory compliance.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams across Kelvion’s global organization, collaborating with Product Development, R&I, Manufacturing, Sales and NPI to validate innovative solutions for data centres, heat pumps