Test Engineer

Test Engineer

BlueHeart Energy Alkmaar

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What is required?

  • Hbo Mechanical engineering / Mechatronics
  • 1-5 years’ relevant work experience
  • Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to think, apply and organize technically
  • Independent and responsible
  • Able and willing to work in a start-up environment, goal oriented and good adaptability

What will you get?

  • €3,500 - €5,000 gross p/m (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 25 vacation days
  • Training opportunities
  • Company Phantom shares, laptop and SIM card EU+USA

What will you do?

  • 20% Assembling and disassembling prototype
  • 50% Performing functional testing
  • 20% Pre-analyze test data
  • 10% Assisting test engineer supervisor with planning test activities

This vacancy has been created based on interviews with employees to help you get a realistic preview of the job.

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Vacancy

As the Test Engineer at Blue Heart Energy, you will be responsible for carrying out work in both the pre-lab and the pressure lab. In the pre-lab, preparations are made for the prototypes and in the pressure lab the prototypes are pressure tested. You execute testing activities and ensure that these are correctly executed. You make sure you follow the safety rules in the labs. This is important because testing is done under high pressure. In addition, you will also assemble and disassemble prototypes. In collaboration with the Mechatronics Engineer, you carry out “functional tests” on the prototypes and test new parts.

You will also carry out “assembly tests” for different components of the machine. Ultimately, you pre-analyze the test data and prepare the documentation for our R&D department. You are part of the Electronics, Software, Controls and Testing team (ESC-T), which consists of three Test Engineers in addition to you, three Software Engineers, one Controls Engineer, two Mechanical Engineers and one Mechatronics Engineer. The team is managed by the ESC-T Manager, who is also your supervisor. You also work in a multifunctional agile team on various projects within Blue Heart Energy.

If you enjoy working with your hands, running tests, analyze test data and find it challenging to do so within an organization where there is a lot of change, then this is a job for you.

Working week

Test Engineer

On an enjoyable workday, you assemble the prototype, complete your tests and analyze the produced test data with success. You end the day with a nice drink with colleagues.

On a less enjoyable day, a lot of unexpected work comes your way, forcing you to postpone certain tests to another time. This makes you feel less content.

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    • Assisting Test Engineer Supervisor with Planning Test Activities
    • Lunch
    • Performing Functional Testing
    • Assembling Prototype
    • Performing Functional Testing
    • Performing Functional Testing
    • Pre-analyze Test Data
    • Assisting Test Engineer Supervisor with Planning Test Activities
    • Performing Functional Testing
    • Assembling Prototype

Firsthand experience

A test is needed for a motor drive. How do you proceed?

First of all, you collect the test requirements together with the Mechatronics Engineer or Test Engineer Supervisor, so that it is clear what needs to be done. You see when there is time in the schedule to carry out the performance test of the motor drive and whether the Research & Development department is needed to be able to assist. After this inventory, you start assembling the motor drive and check the test equipment including motor drive on correctness. Once everything is okay you carry out the functional tests and prepare the pre-analysis of the data. This way, the Research & Development department can use the data to assess if the motor drive functionality is according design/requirements. During assembling and testing you follow the safety rules.

Growth

The career path at BlueHeart Energy is not fixed. The company expects to continue growing rapidly in the coming years, creating opportunities for everyone ready to take on new responsibilities. BlueHeart Energy offers training and courses, and knowledge sharing among employees is very important. The significant advantage of the startup phase is that initiative is highly valued, allowing you to create your own role. As BlueHeart Energy grows, so do you. BlueHeart adopted Agile working from January 2023, improving team collaboration.

Test Engineer

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 seven 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, the 'Blue Heart' will have to be further developed and optimized. Besides this, we will set up our production facility, strengthen the relationships with our customers (Manufacturers of heat pumps) and set up pilot projects in houses and monitor these.

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

Colleagues

Photo of employee Alireza Moradi
Photo of employee Michiel Hartman
Photo of employee Myrthe Kuijf
Photo of employee Roelof Schuitema
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Photo of employee Roel Verhagen

Alireza Moradi (28) - 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 Hear 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 (52) - 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 (24) - 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.

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