R&D Engineer, Renewable Heat Tech — Prototyping & Field Testing

Darwin Recruitment; Houten; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an R&D Engineer for a growing clean-energy technology company in Houten, Netherlands. You will work hands-on across concept development, calculations, prototyping, testing and field commissioning of solar thermal, Power-to-Heat and Thermal Energy Storage systems.

You will move between theory and hands-on testing, perform thermodynamic calculations, build prototypes, and collaborate with electrical, project and commercial teams. Travel internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Ideally 3+ years of relevant engineering/R&D experience.
• Strong theoretical and practical engineering skills; hands-on testing.
• Experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanical systems or energy technology is highly relevant.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to work on-site in Houten.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve components and systems for renewable industrial heat.
• Work through the full product development cycle from concept through prototype and validation.
• Carry out mechanical and thermodynamic calculations and simulations.
• Design and develop new components and system improvements.
• Build and test prototypes and validate technical solutions.
• Analyse system performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and scalability.
• Work with suppliers to develop and source new components.
• Prepare designs and products for manufacture and deployment.
• Support installation, testing and commissioning of prototypes and new technology.
• Travel internationally for prototype installation, testing and commissioning when required.

Job description

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an R&D Engineer for a growing clean-energy technology company in Houten, Netherlands. You will work hands-on across concept development, calculations, prototyping, testing and field commissioning of solar thermal, Power-to-Heat and Thermal Energy Storage systems.

You will move between theory and hands-on testing, perform thermodynamic calculations, build prototypes, and collaborate with electrical, project and commercial teams. Travel internationally may be required.