Electrochemical Development Engineer

Engibex; Leuven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Engibex in Leuven, Belgium, seeks an Electrochemical Development Engineer to advance advanced electrochemical systems through hands-on experimental research, testing, and analysis.

You will work on catalysts, device architectures, and interpretation of results to guide technology development, contributing to technical reports, publications and project deliverables. Fluent English and strong lab experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical/scientific field (Chemistry, Chemical Eng, Physics, Electrical Eng or similar).
• Solid understanding of electrochemistry and related conversion concepts.
• At least a first relevant experience via Master internship/thesis is mandatory.
• First lab experience is mandatory.
• Pragmatic, hands-on mindset and strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze electrochemical experiments on novel catalyst and device structures.
• Develop testing methodologies to evaluate performance, stability, charge transport, and reaction behavior of advanced electrochemical systems.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for electrochemical characterization (impedance spectroscopy, CV, etc.).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers to interpret results and guide technology development.
• Document findings, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project deliverables and publications.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Lab experience

Hands-on

Communication

English fluent

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry / Chemical Eng / Physics / Electrical Eng

Tools

Impedance spectroscopy

Cyclic voltammetry

Job description

We are a Belgian engineering consulting firm that assists SMEs and large industrial organizations in bringing their innovation and R&D initiatives to life.

Le poste :

As an Electrochemical Development Engineer, you help develop advanced electrochemical systems through hands on experimental research, testing and analysis. You work on new catalysts and device architectures, with a focus on performance, stability, charge transport and reaction mechanisms. You are part of a multidisciplinary research team and work closely with experts in materials science, chemistry, device engineering and catalysis. Your results directly guide technology development. They also feed into technical reports, project deliverables, scientific publications and exchanges with project partners.

• Design, execute, and analyze electrochemical and physicochemical experiments on novel catalyst and device structures.
• Develop testing methodologies to evaluate performance, stability, charge transport, and reaction behavior of advanced electrochemical systems.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for electrochemical characterization, including impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and related measurement techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers in materials science, chemistry, device engineering, and catalysis to interpret results and guide technology development.
• Document experimental findings, prepare technical reports, and contribute to project deliverables, publications, and interactions with project partners.

Profil recherché :

• You have a technical/scientific oriented Master degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering, Physics, Electrical engineering or similar.
• A good understanding of electrochemistry, electrostatics or thermochemical conversion.
• At least a first relevant experience through Master internship/thesis is mandatory.
• A first relevant experience in labs is mandatory.
• You are pragmatic and have an hands on mindset.
• You have strong communication skills and can easily make complex topics understandable.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.