Field Service & Commissioning Heat Pump Engineer

BlueHeart Energy; Heemskerk; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Hybrid work arrangement

Training opportunities

OpenUp access

Job summary

BlueHeart Energy is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning HP Engineer to deploy our thermoacoustic heat pump technology across Europe. You will install, commission, troubleshoot and operate our systems at customer sites, coordinating with Testing, Engineering, Controls and R&D teams.

Travel to countries like Italy, Germany and Spain will be regular, while when not on site you’ll assist in lab test benches, building and improving test setups, and helping ensure safe, reliable operation of our

Qualifications

• MBO/HBO degree in HVAC, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with heat pumps, HVAC installations, or industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems, valves, pumps, sensors and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and create P&IDs and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting installations.
• Strong ownership and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently on customer sites.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Willing to travel regularly in Europe.
• Good English skills (spoken and written).
• Nice-to-have: experience with industrial heat pumps or renewable energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission BlueHeart heat pump systems at customer sites.
• Serve as the primary BlueHeart representative on site and maintain a professional customer experience.
• Perform piping, instrumentation and mechanical integration.
• Configure sensors, controllers, valves, pumps, and electrical components.
• Run functional tests and validate performance of installed units.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls and system issues.
• Diagnose failures and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams.
• Create P&IDs, installation drawings and technical documentation.
• Support test bench assembly, commissioning and maintenance in labs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of installation and commissioning procedures.
• Ensure all activities adhere to safety standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Piping systems

Electrical installation

Reading P&IDs

Troubleshooting

Field work

Driver's license

English proficiency

Education

MBO/HBO in HVAC or related

Job description

BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 as a deep-tech company that has developed a new sustainable thermoacoustics technology to radically improve the performance of heat pumps, enabling them to evolve from being the best solution in the market to becoming the perfect solution. Our technology is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry.

With our so called 'Blue Heart' inside, heat pumps turn into affordable, silent and flexible devices, capable of working with wide temperature ranges suitable for both new and existing houses. Importantly, BlueHeart doesn't require any refrigerants and doesn't generate any CO2e emissions.

About the Role

Join BlueHeart Energy as a Field Service & Commissioning HP Engineer and play a key role in deploying our technology at customer sites across Europe.

You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation of our heat pump systems. Working closely with the Testing, Engineering, Controls, and R&D teams, you will ensure our units are successfully installed, tested, and handed over to customers.

This role combines hands-on technical work with project coordination and problem-solving. You will regularly travel to customer sites in countries such as Italy, Germany, Spain, and other European locations to support installations and commissioning activities.

When not deployed to customer sites, you will support our Testing Team in the laboratory by helping build, commission, and improve test benches, piping systems, instrumentation, and control setups.

What You’ll Do

• Install and commission BlueHeart heat pump systems at customer sites
• Act as the primary BlueHeart representative on customer sites, building strong relationships and ensuring a professional customer experience
• Perform piping, instrumentation, and mechanical integration activities
• Support the setup and configuration of sensors, controllers, valves, pumps, and electrical components
• Execute functional tests and performance validation of installed units
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, and system-level issues
• Diagnose failures and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams and external partners
• Realization of P&IDs, installation drawings, and technical documentation
• Support test bench assembly, commissioning, and maintenance activities in the BlueHeart laboratories
• Contribute to continuous improvement of installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting procedures
• Ensure all activities are performed safely and according to company standards

What We’re Looking For

• MBO/HBO degree in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with heat pump systems, HVAC installations, refrigeration systems, or industrial equipment
• Strong understanding of piping systems, valves, pumps, sensors, and instrumentation
• Ability to read and create P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
• Experience with commissioning and troubleshooting technical installations
• Strong ownership and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently on customer sites
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Holder of a driver's license
• Willingness to travel regularly across Europe
• Good English skills (spoken and written)

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial heat pumps or renewable energy systems
• Experience with electrical installations
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced engineering environment

What We Offer:

• Salary range between €3.600 - €4.500 gross per month (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to participate in the ESOP scheme, directly linked to company value creation and individual performance.
• Hybrid work arrangement supporting autonomy and work-life balance.
• Training opportunities to support in your personal and professional development with access to extensive training opportunities at your request.
• Access to OpenUp, because we prioritize mental well-being.
• Participation in our pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Commuting allowance, in line with our travel policy.
• A strategic role in a purpose-driven scale-up, contributing to a greener world and shaping the future of sustainable thermal technology. Learn more about our mission here.