James Fairbrother
About James Fairbrother
James Fairbrother is a Test Engineer with extensive experience in the automotive and clean energy sectors. He has worked for notable companies such as Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains and Jaguar Land Rover, and currently contributes to Ceres Power.
Work at Ceres Power
James Fairbrother has been employed as a Test Engineer at Ceres Power since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the industrialization of pass-off testing processes for fuel cells and electrolyser cells. He manages day-to-day operations related to pass-off testing, which includes scheduling test stands and assigning technicians. His work supports the advancement of clean energy and green hydrogen technologies.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, James Fairbrother held various engineering roles. He worked at Jaguar Land Rover as a Component Test Engineer from 2017 to 2018. He also served as a Test Engineer at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains from 2015 to 2016 and as a Performance Application Engineer for six months in 2016. Additionally, he was involved with Oxford Brookes Racing in multiple capacities, including Powertrain Engineer and Team Member in the Power Train Group.
Education and Expertise
James Fairbrother studied Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Alton College from 2011 to 2013. Since 2020, he has been pursuing further studies at The Open University. His expertise includes utilizing six sigma and lean techniques to enhance testing operations.
Volunteer Experience
James Fairbrother volunteered at the Royal Voluntary Service from 2020 to 2021 for one year. This experience contributed to his understanding of community service and teamwork, complementing his engineering background.