Advanced R&D Engineer

Location: Truro, Cornwall

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Circa £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits

We're looking for an Advanced R&D Engineer to help shape the next generation of heat pump technology and support the UK's journey to net zero.

Join Kensa and help drive the UK’s transition to net zero.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Advanced R&D Engineer to join our team and help drive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across both Existing Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering.

In this varied and hands-on role, you'll split your time roughly 50/50 between supporting live products and enhancing manufacturing processes - ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering and solving real-world problems. You’ll play a key part in engineering changes, problem-solving, testing, investigations, and supporting the development of production equipment and tooling.

What you’ll be doing

Existing Product Development - supporting product improvements and real-world performance

• Complete Engineering Change Instructions.

• Investigate and validate design changes through tests, experiments, and fault diagnosis.

• Support improvements to systems and processes.

• Lead quality investigations, collaborating with multiple department heads to resolve factory and in‑field issues.

• Provide ad-hoc support to New Product Development projects.

Manufacturing Engineering Support - improving how our products are built

• Provide support for bespoke factory equipment (final test, pressure test, leak tests).

• Assist in the productionisation of NPD projects, including designing/building jigs and fixtures and supporting trial builds.

• Contribute to manufacturing process development and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Detail-oriented, organised, and quick to grasp new ideas.

• Skilled in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.

• Experience working hands-on in a workshop environment.

Desirable

• Experience designing or working with low-voltage electrical systems.

• Brazing and soldering skills.

This role suits someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, practical problem solving, and improving how things are designed and built.

What’s in it for you?

At Kensa, you’ll join a mission-driven team working on solutions that directly impact people, communities, and the planet. You’ll work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where innovation and sustainability guide everything we do.

We support our colleagues with:

• Growth & Development: Opportunities to stretch your skills through meaningful, collaborative work.

• Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.

• Time Off: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service.

• Health & Security: Private Health Insurance (after one year) and company pension.

• Community Impact: Paid volunteering days and regular team events.

• Dog-Friendly Offices: Some of our spaces, including HQ, welcome four-legged friends.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know, we’re happy to support you.

You’re welcome to include a short cover note (a few paragraphs is plenty) telling us what draws you to Kensa and how your experience aligns with this role but it’s optional, so please apply in the way that suits you best.

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