Techniche Global are supporting leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a Battery Research Engineer Pay Rate:      up to £27p/hr PAYE+ holiday pay. Overtime 1,5x paidLocation:      Cranfield, Bedfordshire - hybrid(3 days working in the office)Duration:      12 month rolling contractType:            Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week, early finish on FridayYou will be working across the fields of automotive trends, batteries for electric vehicles, advanced power electronics and electricity network integration.Role Responsibilities:

• Lead annual projects related to Power Electronics and Battery technologies in the EV market.
• Work on both on-vehicle and off-vehicle energy solution programs, contributing to overall energy strategies.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to determine competency.
• Contribute to monthly and annual reports, respond positively to feedback, and prioritise valuable outputs.
• Demonstrate expertise in applied chemistry, particularly in energy storage applications.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, results-oriented team, promoting psychological safety and adherence to client values.
• Support the electric vehicle research team by conducting trend research, horizon scanning, and data analysis.
• Understand safety requirements for working with High Voltage and electrical hardware systems.

Background And Experience:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in data analysis within industries such as automotive, power electronics, powertrains, or energy networks.
• Strong background in researching and improving the chemical composition of active materials for energy storage applications.
• Proficiency in software for analyzing large datasets is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to identify stakeholder needs and create clear, technical reports.