R&D Opportunity in Test Equipment Design – Lyon
INAUTALENT is supporting an innovative small company specialising in subsurface energy, based north of Lyon, as it strengthens its technical teams.
A recognised player in applied R&D on geomaterials, the company works on high-stakes projects: geothermal energy, oil, gas and CO₂ storage. Its activity is built entirely on research and development: laboratory testing, geomechanics and the design of custom test equipment for international clients. ISO 9001 certified, it relies on a multidisciplinary and multicultural team to develop technological solutions that serve efficiency, the environment and the energy transition.
As part of the development of its new equipment, a key position is now open:
R&D Engineer – Test Equipment Design (M/F)
📍 North of Lyon, Neuville-sur-Saône (69), France | Permanent contract
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the design, development and validation of high-temperature, high-pressure test cells, a strategic topic for the company and its clients. In a small, close-knit organisation, you will follow your developments from end to end, from design through to laboratory testing, before handing them over to the production team.
Your main responsibilities:
- Design new test cells and test devices for high-temperature and high-pressure conditions
- Solve the related technical challenges: instrumentation and sensors, sealing, temperature and pressure resistance
- Consult suppliers and subcontractors, and monitor the manufacturing of parts
- Assemble your equipment and carry out validation tests in the laboratory (around 20 to 30% of your time)
- Hand over validated equipment to the production team and support them as they get up to speed
- Write technical documentation in French and English, and contribute to drafting patents
Profile sought:
- Engineering degree or equivalent Master’s-level qualification in mechanical engineering, design, instrumentation or physical measurement
- Around 5 years of experience in equipment design, in a design office or in R&D. More junior profiles with significant initial experience in design will also be considered
- Experience with equipment subject to temperature or pressure constraints is a real plus
- Strong command of mechanical design and CAD software
- Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors and measurement techniques
- Understanding of physical and physico-chemical quantities
- Professional English, both spoken and written
- Autonomy, rigour and a hands-on mindset: you enjoy designing your equipment as much as testing it yourself
Why join this company?
- Rare technical challenges: sealing, sensors, high temperature and high pressure, in service of subsurface energy and the energy transition
- End-to-end ownership: you follow your equipment from design to validation
- Direct impact: your developments are used in R&D projects carried out for international clients
- A human-sized team: a multicultural environment where every development counts
The INAUTALENT methodology
INAUTALENT supports innovative SMEs and startups in recruiting key technical profiles through a proven methodology:
- In-depth analysis of needs and technical context
- Identification of the right sourcing channels
- Rigorous candidate selection
- Tailored integration into your organisation
Our recruitment methodology is centred on understanding your needs and your company culture. We believe that successful recruitment relies on the full integration of new talent into the team and their long-term commitment to the company’s growth.
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