Research Engineer II (Chemical Engineering/ Materials Science/ Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)
Core
Experimental development and testing of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) stack components, specifically bipolar plates and flow field architectures, to improve power density and durability for grid-scale energy storage.
Role type
Research Associate (Experimental/Materials)
Builds
Prototype VRFB components and test fixtures for laboratory-scale performance evaluation
Domain
Energy storage / Electrochemical systems / Materials science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Electrochemical testing (potentiodynamic polarisation, EIS, corrosion testing), Materials characterisation, Mechanical testing, Thermal cycling experiments, Laboratory equipment operation (potentiostats, impedance analysers, flow test rigs), Data analysis (MATLAB, Python), Technical reporting
Preferred skills
CFD simulation (COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent), Fuel cell or flow battery system knowledge, Bipolar plate materials expertise, Membrane technologies knowledge
Technologies
COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Support experimental development and testing of VRFB stack components, Prepare and process material samples for bipolar plate evaluation, Conduct electrochemical testing and materials characterisation, Perform mechanical testing and thermal cycling experiments, Assist in fabrication and assembly of VRFB test fixtures, Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment, Collect, organise, and analyse experimental data, Coordinate with industry partners on procurement and prototyping, Publish research findings and prepare technical reports
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC