Research & Development Technician

ORE ENERGY; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ore Energy is seeking a practical Research & Development Technician to join our Amsterdam team. You will assist scientists and engineers with lab operations, experimental preparation, and prototype testing in a hands-on role that keeps our battery development projects progressing safely and smoothly.

The role emphasizes following SOPs, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with a cross-functional team. A vocational background with relevant lab experience is preferred, with strong English

Qualifications

• Minimum MBO 3/4 vocational diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of practical laboratory, workshop, or R&D experience supporting scientists or engineers.
• Strong hands-on and mechanical mindset, comfortable using basic tools and hardware.
• Structured, reliable, and able to follow SOPs and safety protocols.
• Team-oriented and supportive with good professional English communication.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on technical support to scientists and engineers, including sample prep and material handling.
• Assembly and prototyping of battery components, prototypes, and test setups per engineering instructions.
• Conduct routine tests, data logging, and record observations.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment and test stands.
• Keep benches, stations, and storage clean and safe per guidelines.
• Monitor inventory and organize samples; notify when reordering is needed.
• Report equipment issues or deviations to supervising engineers.
• Support general laboratory admin and logistics tasks as required.

Skills

Hands-on

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

MBO 3/4 diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory tools

Job description

At Ore Energy, we are on a mission to fundamentally expand the amount of energy society can reliably harness and use, helping move civilization toward a more abundant energy future. We are doing this by developing long-duration, utility-scale iron-air batteries that provide safe, low-cost, multi-day energy storage for electricity grids and data centers.

We are expanding our product development team and are looking for a hands-on, practical Research & Development Technician to join us in Amsterdam. In this key supportive role, you will assist our scientists and engineers in day-to-day laboratory operations, experimental preparation, component testing, and workshop activities for our next-generation battery technology.

Operating directly on the lab floor, your main focus will be executing practical tasks—preparing samples, assembling prototypes, running test procedures, maintaining equipment, and keeping the lab organized. We are looking for a reliable, team-oriented technician with a strong work ethic who enjoys working with their hands and ensuring our engineering trials run smoothly and safely.

• Hands-on Technical Support: Assist scientists and engineers with daily practical tasks, including sample preparation, material handling, and setting up experimental rigs.

• Assembly & Prototyping: Help build, modify, and assemble battery components, prototypes, and test setups according to clear engineering instructions.

• Testing & Data Logging: Carry out routine measurements, experimental runs, and technical tests following step-by-step procedures; accurately record test results and observations.

• Equipment Care & Maintenance: Operate, clean, calibrate, and perform basic routine maintenance on laboratory tools, test stands, and pilot equipment.

• Lab Housekeeping & Safety: Keep workbenches, testing stations, and storage areas clean, safe, and well-organized at all times in compliance with lab safety guidelines.

• Inventory & Consumables: Monitor lab inventory, track chemical/material stock levels, organize samples, and notify responsible team members when supplies need reordering.

• Issue Reporting: Promptly flag equipment malfunctions, process deviations, or unexpected test outcomes to supervising engineers.

• General Laboratory Duties: Support the team with routine administrative and logistical tasks within the laboratory as required.

• Education: Minimum MBO 3/4 vocational diploma (e.g., in a technical, mechanical, electrical, or chemical direction) or equivalent vocational training. High school graduation alone is not sufficient. A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) is a plus, but not required.

• Experience: 3+ years of practical experience working in a laboratory, workshop, technical facility, or R&D environment supporting scientists or engineers.

• Practical & Mechanical Mindset: Strong hands-on inclination—comfortable using basic tools, handling hardware/materials safely, and working on physical lab setups.

• Structured & Reliable: Careful and methodical in following work instructions, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Team-Oriented & Supportive: Positive attitude, eager to help, and comfortable taking direction from scientists and engineers to keep laboratory operations running effectively.

• Communication: Professional English (spoken and written) to communicate clearly with our international engineering team.