R&D Materials Science Engineer
What is required?
- M.S. or PhD in physics, mechanical engineering or materials engineering
- Experience as a materials engineer for polymer, elastomer and metal components
- Good understanding of validation and testing, including durability life testing, aging processes and thermal properties
- Modelling experience is a plus
- Good communication skills
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
- Enterprising and eager to learn
What will you get?
- €4.000 - €6.000 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
- 40-hour working week
- 25 days holiday
- Training opportunities
- Company Phantom shares, laptop and SIM card EU+USA
- Pension
What will you do?
- 30% Optimising design based on learning from dynamic testing
- 30% Understand durability performance based on material properties and design parameters
- 20% Research applicable materials for advanced heat transfer devices (steel wool, metal sponge, etc.)
- 20% Conducting tests and creating models for regenerator designs
This vacancy has been created based on interviews with employees to help you get a realistic preview of the job.
Vacancy
As an R&D Materials Science Engineer at BlueHeart Energy, you will be responsible for understanding the functionality and performance of the polymer components of the thermoacoustic heat pump to define the design space. This includes comprehending component interfaces and interactions with the rest of the system. You will play a key role in defining high-level component architectures, setting component roadmaps, and developing solutions based on system-level component requirements. Collaborating closely with Engineering teams during the development phase and test labs during prototype build phases will be part of your responsibilities.
You will utilize various software tools to model and validate components, ensuring their optimal performance. Additionally, you will have an overview of design, performance, and production, including the development of component maturity for mass production. Setbacks and adjustments are part of the job, as each component is handled individually. You will work with colleagues and make necessary adjustments to ensure the components work effectively within the machine.
The R&D team at BlueHeart consists of six engineers, including the R&D manager. You will also work as part of an engineering team with additional engineers and a Product Owner. In terms of reporting, within the engineering team, you will present your work to the Product Owner. If you are working on modeling or new projects, the R&D group and the Product Owner will have oversight. This process involves an iterative approach, with regular presentations to the larger group every three weeks to ensure alignment and progress.
If you enjoy being creative, learning new things and you don't mind dealing with experimenting and feedback, then this is a job for you.
Working week
On an enjoyable day you’re modeling a new concept and are brainstorming ways to build a prototype. You’re also analyzing data from recent experiments to conform a new idea.
On a less enjoyable dayy you’re dealing with a supplier that isn’t able to meet requirements. You need to review documents from previous work, which gives you a delay in your work.
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- Daily stand-up meeting
- Lunch
- Consultation with R&D Manager
- Perfoming a test
- Analyzing test data
- Modelling techniques
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- Daily stand-up meeting
- Lunch
- Perfoming a test
- Analyzing test data
- Call with suppliers
- Reading and responding to email
- Modelling techniques
- Team meeting
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- Daily stand-up meeting
- Lunch
- R&D Team meeting
- Performing a test
- Consultation with Project Manager
- Reading and responding to emails
- Modelling techniques
- Call with suppliers
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- Daily stand-up meeting
- Lunch
- Analyzing test data
- Reading and responding to emails
- Performing a test
- Consultation with R&D Manager
- Modelling techniques
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- Daily stand-up meeting
- Lunch
- Performing a test
- R&D Team meeting
- Modelling techniques
- Call with suppliers
- Reading and responding to emails
Firsthand experience
Growth
The growth path at BlueHeart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to grow rapidly in the coming years and create opportunities for anyone ready to take on new responsibilities. BlueHeart Energy offers training and courses and knowledge sharing between employees is very important. The big advantage of the start-up phase is that your own initiative is highly valued and you can create your own job. As Blue Heart Energy grows, you grow with it.
Working at BlueHeart Energy
BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 to apply thermoacoustics as a technology in heat pumps. Thermoacoustics is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry. Over the past five years, BHE has developed a thermoacoustic engine to power heat pumps in residential buildings. This so called 'Blue Heart' of a heat pump is sold to manufacturers. In the coming years, Blue Heart will have to be further developed and optimized. Besides this, we must set up our production and strengthen the relationships with our customers.
- Headquarters in Alkmaar
- 28 employees
- Active in more than 10 countries
- 20% / 80%
- Average age 38 years
- Casual
- Hybrid working
Colleagues
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