Internships: Mechanical or Electrical R&D Engineer

Internships: Mechanical or Electrical R&D Engineer

BlueHeart Energy Heemskerk

What is required?

  • Hbo / BSc. / MSc. in physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or mechatronics
  • Experience working in a laboratory setting, including collecting and analyzing data
  • Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to work independently and in a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Enterprising and eager to learn

What will you get?

  • €500- €750 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 24 to 40-hour working week
  • The duration of the internship is negotiable, and many options are possible!
  • 25 vacation days based on a full-time contract
  • Training opportunities
  • Company laptop
  • Work-from-home opportunities

What will you do?

  • 25% Setting up and preparing to run tests
  • 25% Running tests and gathering data
  • 25% Processing data and reporting results
  • 25% Reviewing results with team and planning future tests
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Vacancy

At BlueHeart Energy, we offer a wide range of internship opportunities in areas such as Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Industrial Design, Production Techniques, Supply Chain, and more. Also, we provide both practical and more R&D theoretical internship opportunities. Below, we offer detailed explanations of two potential internships. If you're interested in applying for a different internship, simply click on this link.

As a Mechanical or Electrical R&D Engineering Intern at BlueHeart Energy, you will be responsible for carrying out work related to prototype heat pump testing. In the Mechanical Engineer role, your focus will be on testing and enhancing the physical components of our heat pumps. For those in the Electrical Engineer position, the emphasis is on the electrical systems, ensuring they function effectively and reliably. Your tasks will include preparing and conducting various tests, analyzing results and implementing improvements based on your findings.

Beyond the core testing work, you will play a significant role in documenting the testing process and communicating your insights. This involves not only reporting data, but also understanding and explaining what this data means in the context of the overall project goals. You'll collaborate closely with other team members using the Agile methodology to review results and strategize for future tests, ensuring that the information you gather is effectively used to guide our next steps.

You are part of the R&D team, which consists of seven team members. Your mentor, a Senior Engineer, will be there to provide guidance and feedback, helping you integrate into the team and grow professionally. This internship is an opportunity not just to learn but to actively participate in engineering projects.

If you like to actively participate and contribute meaningfully in a practical setting, and find it challenging to adjust to shifting tasks and evolving project needs, then this is the internship for you.

Working week

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Mechanical or Electrical R&D Engineering Intern

On an enjoyable day, all the preparation done earlier is paying off, and you are ready to jump into some serious testing. On days like these, everything comes together – the planning, the preparation and the anticipation – and you get to see the results of your efforts.

On a less enjoyable day at work, you face the challenge of consolidating all the information you've gathered into a clear story for a big review with the larger team.

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    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Setting up and preparing to run tests
    • Setting up and preparing to run tests
    • Team meeting
    • Daily stand-up
    • Lunch
    • Setting up and preparing to run tests
    • Setting up and preparing to run tests
    • Setting up and preparing to run tests
    • Daily stand-up
    • Running tests and gathering data
    • Administration
    • Running tests and gathering data
    • Team meeting

Firsthand experience

As a Mechanical or Electrical R&D Engineering Intern at BlueHeart Energy, imagine the team needs a new test fixture for a technical issue. What do you do?

You start by working with other Engineers to figure out what's needed and think of ways to solve it. You are there to contribute your own ideas and assist in guiding the project. Then, you get to design the setup, thinking about what data it needs to gather. This part needs you to use your technical skills and creativity. After that, you order the parts, put the setup together, and start the tests. Your role is important for collecting the data we need, moving the project ahead, and showing you can handle and lead complex work well.

Growth

The career growth path at Blue Heart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to grow fast in the coming years, generating opportunities for all those who are ready to assume new responsibilities. BHE supports training and courses, and sharing knowledge is very important among employees. The main advantage of the start up and scale up phase is that self-initiative is really appreciated, and you can create your own job. As Blue Heart Energy grows, you grow along with them.

Mechanical or Electrical R&D Engineering Intern
Fulltime position as an Engineer

Working at BlueHeart Energy

BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 to apply thermoacoustics as a technology in heat pumps and other applications as a replacement of compression technology. Thermoacoustics is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry. Over the past seven years, BHE has developed a thermoacoustic engine to power heat pumps and airco systems in residential buildings and other (industrial) applications. This so called 'Blue Heart' of a heat pump is sold to manufacturers. We are continuous improving the 'Blue Heart' with new developed and optimizations. As well we will develop different products over time. Besides this, we will set up our production facility, strengthen the relationships with our customers (OEM's and ODM's) and set up pilot projects in houses and other (industrial) applications and monitor these.

  • Headquarters in Heemskerk
  • 45 employees
  • Active in more than 10 countries
  • 20% / 80%
  • Average age 38 years
  • Casual
  • Hybrid working

Colleagues

Photo of employee Alireza Moradi
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Alireza Moradi (29) - Project engineer in R&D department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Before this, I studied thermoacoustics during my master and PhD program and I was always eager to combine thermoacoustics with an environmentally friendly system. I came across Blue Heart energy's website during my research period and I was an immediate fan. When Michiel pitched all his ideas to me, I only thought about one thing:when can I start?

What was your previous job?
Before joining Blue Heart Energy company, I was busy with PhD program at Tarbiat Modares University besides doing some research for aerospace institute.

What do you do in your spare time?
Playing football, inline skating and of course still working on PhD.

Michiel Hartman (53) - CEO

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I founded Blue Heart because sustainable heating and cooling is one of the biggest challenges in the energy transition. Thermoacoustics is one of the game changers to make this possible. A complex technique with great impact which requires a great team with various specialties. Building Blue Heart on all these aspects is my big motivator.

What was your previous job?
Founder of QWIC electric bicycles and president of the Branch Association of Electric Transport. I was also temporary Project Manager of large heat projects in The Netherlands.

What do you do in your spare time?
Tennis, skiing, family, outdoor sports (workouts and water sports).

Myrthe Kuijf (27) - Research Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I started working at BlueHeart through my traineeship at Talent for Transition. I studied technical physics and I want to use my knowledge to contribute to the energy transition. At BlueHeart, I have the opportunity to do this as part of a team.

What did you study?
Student Technical Physics

What do you do in your spare time?
Reading and propagating plants

Roelof Schuitema (50) - Technical Sales Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I was involved in multiple renewable energy projects including Blue Heart Energy's heat pump. When the project spun off into a startup, I seized the opportunity to work full time at Blue Heart. My work brings innovation, development and the application of sustainable technology together, with the entire company operating as a team. That's the ideal working environment for me, and that's what makes working at Blue Heart so great.

What was your previous job?
Operationeel manager at Teamwork Technology.

What do you do in your spare time?
Hiking, camping en spending time with my kids.

Haico Halbesma (54) - Chief Financial Officer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Blue Heart's Energy goal to green the built environment in terms of heating and cooling appealed to me greatly. This combined with the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team on the complex challenge of applying this clean solution widely, bringing it to the market on a large scale and getting it produced in the Netherlands.

What was your previous job?
Director.

What do you do in your spare time?
Sailing.

Adam Zeman (25) - R&D Intern

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I was introduced to the field of thermoacoustic during one of the university lectures and got instantly hooked. Since we were required to do a mandatory internship as a part of our studies, I instantly knew where to look. Blue Heart Energy was the company that caught my attention from the very beginning due to the range of possible hands-on topics that I could work on.

What was your previous job?
Mechanical Trainee

What do you do in your spare time?
Sports (fencing, climbing, ...), Reading, Board Games

Roel Verhagen (44) - Lead Designer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I sought to make a tangible impact in my work. The company's startup environment provides an opportunity to contribute to the development of a truly innovative product at the intersection of science, product development, and mass production. Working in a diverse team where roles are flexible keeps the work engaging and dynamic.

What was your previous job?
Product Developer

What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy engaging in active activities with my children, as well as attending festivals, independent films, and theater performances.

Dick (30) - Test engineer - Electronics, Software, Control and Testing

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I found it appealing to work for a start-up that is tackling a technologically challenging problem. Additionally, the company brings together people from diverse cultures and nationalities, which also attracted me.

What was your previous job?
Assistant project manager at Vattenfall

What do you do in your spare time?
Training for the triathlon, playing the piano, and meeting up with friends.

Michelle (31) - Lead operations - Pilot line assembly

Why did you decide to work for this company?
The technical industry has always interested me, even though my background is not in engineering. Blue Heart offers me the opportunity to grow within this industry. I also enjoy working in a start-up environment, where I can take on multiple responsibilities and tasks.

What was your previous job?
Glassblower and heritage specialist

What do you do in your spare time?
Making art

Jan (56) - Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
At a startup like Blue Heart, you get the opportunity to find solutions for new challenges.

What was your previous job?
Engineering Manager

What do you do in your spare time?
Ice skating, golfing and biking

Luke (33) - Electromechanical Technician

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I chose to work at Blue Heart Energy because I wanted to be part of a fast-paced startup where my technical skills directly contribute to groundbreaking innovations in sustainable technology. The hands-on nature of the Electromechanical Technician role allows me to build, troubleshoot, and improve cutting-edge systems while collaborating closely with passionate and skilled colleagues. Most importantly, I feel a strong sense of purpose knowing that my work helps advance clean energy solutions for a better future.

What was your previous job?
Entrepeneur

What do you do in your spare time?
Go running and drinking beers with friends after running!

Shakthi (24) - Test Engineer - R&D Department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
The thermoacoustic heat pump idea was so fascinating to me when I heard about it and I was amazed by its potential and was excited to understand and help solve the challenges. Also I've always wanted to contribute to a more sustainable future and working at this company allows me to do that.

What was your previous job?
nvt

What do you do in your spare time?
Crocheting, reading, trying something new

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