Job Description
R&D Engineer – Special Purpose Machinery
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Are you a bright and ambitious engineer looking to develop innovative technologies within the field of special purpose machinery?
Our client, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance industrial equipment, is seeking an R&D Engineer to join their growing research and development team.
You’ll work on the design, testing and refinement of complex electromechanical systems — combining analytical thinking with hands-on experimentation to drive product innovation and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research and develop new and existing special purpose machinery and related systems.
2. Plan and perform structured experiments to assess technical performance and reliability.
3. Conduct customer application testing and provide detailed technical feedback.
4. Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records and reports.
5. Analyse and present data clearly to internal stakeholders and customers.
6. Support application development and troubleshooting in collaboration with design, sales and service teams.
7. Contribute to continuous improvement of R&D processes and laboratory proce...