Thermal Engineer-Analyst
Thermal Engineer-Analyst
BlueHeart Energy Alkmaar
What is required?
- Msc. in Mechanical engineering / Aerospace engineering / Physics
- Specialization in thermal engineering
- At least 5 years’ relevant work experience
- Experience with heat exchangers, regenerators and acoustics is an advantage
- Able to perform thermal calculation including FEA and CFD simulations (Comsol/Ansys)
- Able to perform flow-related calculations (e.g. pressure drop, size of safety valve, helium leakage)
- Able to define tests to validate thermal performance of components
- Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
- Able and willing to work in a start-up environment, goal oriented and good adaptability
What will you get?
- €4,000 - €5,500 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 scheme
What will you do?
- 50% Thermal design and analysis
- 20% Engineers support
- 20% Performing tests
- 10% Internal consultation
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Vacancy
As a Thermal Engineer-Analyst at BlueHeart Energy, you are responsible for optimal thermal operation of the various components in the system. You do this by creating thermal designs and by simulating and testing the various components in the system. You model and optimise heat exchangers, regenerators, actuators and acoustic losses, minimising internal thermal losses within the product.
You are familiar with Finite Element Analysis, Finite Difference and CFD simulation techniques and software, preferably Comsol and Ansys. You perform analyses through hand calculations and using software to estimate thermal leakage rates, thermal profiles and thermal deformation in the components and in the system. You validate these analyses through bench and prototype tests. You design these components and thermal systems to control heat within the system.
You are part of the Research & Development team, consisting of four Mechanical Engineers, a Technician and a Physicist. The team is managed by the R&D Manager. The team consists of people of different nationalities, so English is the main language.
If you enjoy working with a new product which you can learn a lot from and find it challenging to do so within an organisation where a lot of changes are taking place, then this is a job for you.
Working week
On an enjoyable working day, you have a lot of time to brainstorm new solutions to a thermal design problem. You read articles, determine possible solutions and draw up a roadmap to evaluate them.
On a less enjoyable working day, you're mostly busy reviewing other people's work, so you don't get as much of you onw work done.
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- Daily stand-up
- Sample schedule
- Lunch
- Consultation with R&D Manager
- Performing hand calculations and simulations
- Designing heat management systems
- Analyzing components
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- Daily stand-up
- Lunch
- Sprint completion
- Consultation with Design Engineer
- Administration
- Preparing tests
- Performing tests
- Performing tests
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- Daily stand-up
- Lunch
- Administration
- Supporting Engineers
- Performing hand calculations and simulations
- Performing tests
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- Daily stand-up
- Lunch
- Company meeting
- Drinks
- Consultation with Project Manager
- Designing heat management systems
- Performing tests
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- Daily stand-up
- Lunch
- One-to-one with supervisor
- Consultation with Project Manager
- Consultation with Design Engineer
- Consultation with external party
- Supporting Engineers
- Performing manual calculations and simulations
Firsthand experience
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.
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
Application process
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