Are you looking for a Head of R&D, an R&D Director, or a Senior Developer who is actively helping to shape new technologies for photovoltaics, heat pumps, battery storage, or hydrogen? BESTMINDS fills R&D positions in the energy sector with recruitment consultants who know this industry from their own professional experience.
Improving efficiency, developing material innovations, increasing storage capacity, and optimizing hydrogen efficiency. R&D roles in the energy sector require technical depth, methodological rigor, and an understanding of industrial implementation. We are familiar with these roles.
In the energy industry, R&D professionals must combine foundational knowledge with an understanding of industrial products. Our recruitment consultants evaluate this combination based on their own industry experience.
Whether it’s materials research for PV cells, battery chemistry, the design of electrolyzer stacks, heat pump refrigeration cycles, or grid operation technology: We fill R&D positions across all technology areas of the energy transition.
Experienced R&D professionals with industry experience in the energy sector are rare and in high demand. Through our personally cultivated network, we can discreetly and directly tap into exactly these candidates.
BESTMINDS has deliberately specialized in a few core industries, including the energy and utilities sector. This focus sets us apart from generalists and is crucial to our candidate selection process.
On average, 6 to 12 weeks from commissioning to signing the contract. Clear milestones, binding interim results, no vague promises.
Up to 18 months warranty after staffing. We stand by our work, even if conditions change.
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We analyze your R&D roadmap, your technological focus, and the specific requirements for the position you are seeking to fill. Our recruitment consultants have hands-on experience with R&D roles in the energy sector.
We identify and reach out to qualified candidates, including those who are not actively looking for a job. Discretion is a given for us.
You will receive a carefully selected shortlist with complete candidate profiles and our personal assessment, not a stack of resumes.
We support you throughout the entire interview process, salary negotiations, and onboarding phase. Right up to the final signature and beyond.
Feel free to send us a message with your inquiry using the contact form, even if the function you are looking for is not listed there.
Our recruitment consultants have many years of experience in the industrial and technology sectors. They are familiar with the structures, key players, and requirements of the energy industry and will find the right candidates for your company.
Managing Partner
IT / Media, Medical Technology, Life Sciences / Pharma and Energy / Utilities Sector
We were looking for a Head of R&D who could take our heat pump technology to the next level of efficiency and strategically advance our development team. BESTMINDS immediately understood what we were looking for and introduced us to the right candidate within eleven weeks.
CTO, Heat Pump Manufacturer
Building Services Engineering / Southern Germany, 2024
We fill the entire spectrum: from Head of R&D to R&D Director and VP of Research & Development, as well as senior developers, research managers, and specialized roles such as materials scientists, process engineers, and systems engineers.
In the energy industry, R&D professionals must combine scientific depth with industrial pragmatism. Pure research without consideration for scalability, costs, and industrial implementation is not enough. We are looking for professionals who understand both worlds.
Yes, manufacturing engineering, pilot line development, and industrialization are key roles in scaling up new energy technologies. We also fill these specialized positions.
On average, it takes 6 to 12 weeks from the initial request to the signing of the contract. For highly specialized R&D positions, the search may take a little longer, depending on the field of research. We communicate realistic timeframes from the very beginning.
The fee is based on the individual annual target salary for the position to be filled. We communicate this transparently and openly, with no hidden costs. During the initial consultation, you will receive a clear overview of our terms and conditions.
Talk to a consultant who knows your industry. Free of charge, non-binding, and discreet.
