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Product / Project Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

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Product / Project Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

BlueHeart Energy Heemskerk

What is required?

  • Master degree Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with mass production techniques of for example heat exchanges and technical calculations
  • Creative and good with suppliers on a technical and commercial level
  • Dutch and proficient command of the English language preferred
  • EU working permit preferred
  • Able to work independent and in a team
  • Able to think outside of the box

What will you get?

  • €3.000 - €5.000 gross p/m
  • Phantom-share bonus system
  • 40 hour workweek
  • 25 vacation days
  • Laptop, simcard for EU & US, and hybrid working

What will you do?

  • 35% Designing suitable concepts and solutions
  • 35% Finding and cooperating with suppliers
  • 15% Debating requirements with the team
  • 10% Summarizing, explaining and documenting conclusions
  • 5% Project management
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Vacancy

As a Product/Project Engineer at Blue Heart Energy, you are responsible for moving product optimisations into production. You work on component level that is used for our heat pumps. You manage aspects including development, calculations, production, theory and research. You work with suppliers and write specifications and documentation to control the development.

You look at new concepts and solutions and research them thoroughly, together with an (external) engineering team. The goal is to find multiple suppliers that can be valuable for the production of the heat pump. Therefore, it is important that you have strong communication skills, so that you are able to explain the added value of Blue Heart Energy and the product to these suppliers. And you discuss with the suppliers whether their technology can be applied to our product and how.

When you have designed and optimized the concept together with the supplier(s), you present that to the project team or steering board so that the actual development can begin. You also take a part in this development stage and testing solutions, but the focus lies on coming up with better solutions together with the project team and the suppliers.

You are part of the Engineering team and work closely together with, the Sales team and the Research team.

If you'd like to contribute to a start up that is currently shifting from development to production phase, and you find it challenging to think beyond the borders and add values from previous experiences, then this is the job for you.

Working week

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Project Engineer
Arwah Taha

On an enjoyable day, I have enough time to take in what has been said in a meeting and act on it.

A less enjoyable day is one full of meetings. Because of this, I cannot work on anything in-depth.
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    • Lunch
    • Meeting with supplier
    • Team meeting
    • Debating requirements
    • Reaching out to potential suppliers
    • Timing plant and product quality for multiple components
    • Lunch
    • Company meeting
    • Meeting with supplier
    • Project meeting
    • Writing and monitoring components and system requirements
    • Looking at suppliers' quotations
    • Lunch
    • Digital meeting with supplier
    • Debating requirements
    • Researching suitable concepts and technologies
    • Debating requirements
    • Lunch
    • Meeting with supplier
    • Steering meeting
    • Researching suitable concepts and technologies
    • Design work in CAD
    • Setting FMEA
    • Lunch
    • Digital meeting with supplier
    • Presenting results
    • Preparing presentation
    • Researching suitable concepts and technologies
    • Working on bill of materials (BOM)

Firsthand experience

You have to research technologies for the concept or component. How do you proceed?

You have to do research to find suppliers that will likely be of high value. After you have found some interesting suppliers, you reach out to them, pitch the company and product, and have initial talks on this. To support this, you can exchange some engineering data to gain an understanding of how suitable the solution is (or not). If you are still interested in working with this supplier, you can ask for a quotation or letter of intent, to see which prices and timeline they can offer. Based on this information, you decide if this supplier and Blue Heart Energy are a good match.

Growth

The growth path at Blue Heart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to grow very quickly in the coming years, which wil give opportunities all those who want it. BHE supports training and courses, and sharing knowledge is very important among employees. The main advantage of the start up phase is that you can create your own job. If Blue Heart Energy grows fast, you grow with them.

Product / Project 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.

View company profile of BlueHeart Energy
  • Headquarters in Heemskerk
  • 45 employees
  • Active in more than 10 countries
  • 20% / 80%
  • Average age 38 years
  • Casual
  • Hybrid working

Colleagues

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Alireza (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).

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.

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

Casper - Embedded Engineer

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Innovative company with a pleasant work environment. Feels good to further the cause of next generation HVAC technology.

What was your previous job?
Embedded engineer RR Mechatronics

What do you do in your spare time?
Guitar, music, meditation, gaming, watching shows.

Nico (35) - I work for the testing team as an electromechanical technician

Why did you decide to work for this company?
First, the name caught my attention. After that I realised that the intention, the mission of the company was pretty interesting and the ways to achieve such goal were aligned with sustainability and design.

What was your previous job?
I worked as engineer at DTU Nanolab

What do you do in your spare time?
Climb, dance, yoga, travels, gatherings, outdoor activities.

Application process

Digital intake
First meeting about your personality and skills
Assesment session
Terms and conditions
Offer

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