Research Engineer

<p><strong>Research Engineer - Process Chemistry & Scale Up</strong><strong>On-site / Hybrid considered Salary £26,000 - £34,000 per annum</strong><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p> CPI is seeking a <strong>Research Engineer - Process Chemistry & Scale Up</strong> to join our <strong>Process Chemistry and Scale Up</strong> team, an interdisciplinary group of engineers and chemists working at the interface between laboratory science and pilot-scale manufacturing.</p><p> This role is firmly engineering-focused. You will work alongside process chemists to <strong>bridge the gap between bench-scale chemistry and scalable, robust processes</strong>, with a particular focus on <strong>powder-based systems, particle technologies, and battery-related applications</strong>.</p><p> The team has recently opened a <strong>new pilot plant facility</strong>, and this role will play a key part in commissioning, maintaining, and operating larger-scale equipment - supporting scale-up, process understanding, and delivery of client and internal programmes.</p><p> This opportunity is well suited to an early-career or developing engineer (for example a recent PhD graduate or MEng Chemical Engineer) who wants to apply engineering thinking in a hands-on, applied R&D environment.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Responsible For:</strong></p><p><strong>Process Engineering & Scale-Up</strong></p><ul><li>Support scale-up activities from bench-scale chemistry into pilot-scale processes</li><li>Apply engineering principles to translate laboratory concepts into practical, scalable solutions</li><li>Work closely with chemists to enable robust and manufacturable processes</li></ul><p><strong>Pilot Plant & Equipment Support</strong></p><ul><li>Commission, maintain, and support <strong>pilot-scale processing equipment</strong></li><li>Carry out equipment calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting</li><li>Support the safe operation of larger-scale and specialist process equipment</li></ul><p><strong>Powder & Particle Technology</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to projects involving <strong>powder processing, characterisation, and handling</strong></li><li>Apply knowledge of particulate systems within battery materials and related technologies</li><li>Support development work involving complex particles and solids processing</li></ul><p><strong>Process Understanding & Modelling</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to <strong>process simulation, modelling, and data analysis</strong> where appropriate</li><li>Support experimental planning, scale-up studies, and technical reporting</li><li>Maintain high-quality documentation in line with SHE, quality, and best practice requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists</li><li>Take ownership of delegated engineering tasks and deliver them reliably</li><li>Support commissioning and early operation of new facilities and capabilities</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p> You are an <strong>engineer first and foremost</strong>, with an interest in applying engineering thinking to chemistry-led processes. You enjoy practical problem-solving and want exposure to real equipment, pilot plants, and scale-up challenges.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>A background in <strong>Chemical Engineering</strong> (degree, MEng, or PhD) or a closely related discipline</li><li>An engineering mindset with an interest in <strong>process scale-up and applied R&D</strong></li><li>Exposure to <strong>powders, particles, solids handling, or powder characterisation</strong> (from academia or industry)</li><li>Willingness to work hands-on with equipment in a pilot-plant environment</li><li>A structured, dependable approach to completing delegated tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable (but not essential):</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to <strong>battery materials or battery processing</strong></li><li>Experience of pilot-scale equipment, commissioning activities, or laboratories</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>process simulation or modelling tools</strong></li><li>PhD qualification or membership (or working towards membership) of a professional engineering body</li></ul><p>This role is <strong>not suited to a pure scientist profile</strong> - we are specifically looking for someone who wants to develop and apply <strong>engineering capability</strong>.</p><p><strong>Why Join CPI?</strong></p><ul><li>Work at the interface of <strong>chemistry, engineering, and scale-up</strong></li><li>Hands-on experience with new <strong>pilot plant facilities and equipment</strong></li><li>Exposure to emerging technologies, including <strong>battery materials and particulate systems</strong></li><li>Supportive, collaborative team environment with strong technical mentoring</li><li>Clear development pathway, with potential to progress role level and salary</li></ul><p><strong>Location & Working Pattern</strong></p><ul><li>Based primarily on site within CPI's facilities</li><li>Some flexibility may be available depending on project needs</li><li>Role involves practical, on-site engineering work with pilot equipment</li></ul><p>Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?DLlfkpzUkdCiVN4bpXbLIaiUX2%2f8n0sqh" width="0" height="0" />