Electrical / Mechanical Test Engineer - Industrial Equipment
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Work permit / visa sponsorship will unfortunately not be offered for this position.
The company
Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.
Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.
As we enter a new phase of growth, we are looking for a Product Test Engineer (Electro-machanical) to continue on this journey with us. Ready to make your mark on the world of CO2? Then read on!
THE ROLE
As Electrical/Mechanical Test Engineer you will be part of the Product, Design and Development team and your key responsibility will be to develop a mature way of testing our products. Working closely with other Engineering Teams, you play a vital role in the development, testing and improvement of our product to ensure that it meets market needs. This position comes with a high level of autonomy, problem solving and many opportunities for growth.
YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT BY
- Designing and building (or being part of building) and owning hardware experimental and test set-ups;
- Testing of our products against requirement specifications, i.e. CO2 production per unit, unit performance and quality, in different conditions;
- Influencing hardware product development regarding design for testability;
- Creating test plans, test reports and professional documentation to be able to enter EU, US and Asian markets and obtain safety and other certification(s) required;
- Running quality investigations (creating 8D reports);
- Active role in the CO2 capture products development.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- An educational background in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or similar field;
- 4+ years of relevant experience focused on testing hardware / machinery (both electrical and mechanical);
- You are hands-on, collaborative and have good analytical skills;
- Experience working with LV power (400V AC);
- Ability to design and run product test setup;
- Ability to analyze and interpret data (Excel, Python);
- Gas liquefaction experience is considered an advantage;
- Professional communication skills in English;
- The position requires occasional travel to client locations;
- If you need work permit/visa sponsorship and are 30 years or older, we can unfortunately not offer this position as it will not meet the necessary salary requirement for sponsorship.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Apart from working with great colleagues and a competitive package, you can also expect these additional benefits:
- An opportunity for professional and personal growth in one of the most innovative cleantech start-ups in Amsterdam!
- A diverse and international team;
- A company sim/e-sim card and laptop;
- Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card, lease bike, or 23ct p/km travel allowance);
- 25 vacation days per year;
- A (flexible) hybrid working policy where possible;
- A cozy office located close to the Science Park train station, as well as our second location in Almere ;
- Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options);
- A monthly lunch allowance;
- Regular social activities hosted by our very own Champagne Committee.
- Business unit
- The Next Chapter W&S
- Locations
- Amsterdam
- Is work permit / visa sponsorship offered?
- No, only candidates with EU / EEA country nationality may apply.
- Is remote possible?
- No, this is an on-site role requiring to be based in The Netherlands.
- Is freelance possible?
- No, this is a permanent job with a regular contract of employment.
- Which language skills are required (professional level)?
- English
- Employment type
- Full-time, Regular - indefinite, Regular - temporary
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