About this role
Research Engineer - Energy Conversion This vacancy is only available in English At the University of Groningen, we are leading innovative research in the field of energy systems, with a focus on hydrogen technologies, including electrolyser systems, fuel cells and balance-of-plant equipment. Our team works on projects ranging from small laboratory-based experiments to large-scale pilot facilities, contributing to the energy transition and the development of new cutting-edge technologies.
We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Research Engineer with a strong relevant engineering background to join our team. https://werkenbij.rug.nl/vacature/research-engineer-energy-conversion-2489/?langlang=en What are you going to do? As a research engineer in the research group Energy Conversion you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers to successfully carry out research projects. Your primary focus will be to support the setup, testing and commissioning of experimental setups as well as the continued maintenance and upgrading of the equipment. The experimental setups may range from smaller laboratory setups to larger pilot-scale testing facilities. You will be working in dynamic, diverse and multicultural team that is enthusiastic about enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of future energy systems.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Preparation of activities related to setting up and commissioning of experimental setups.
- Assembly and installation of pressure and flow control equipment, process instrumentation and data acquisition & control equipment.
- Testing and validation of setups, performing measurements and analysis of results.
- Advising and working out of functional and technical requirements to fulfill experimental research activities.
- Troubleshooting and solving problems with research equipment / setups.
- Maintaining and optimizing test setups, including calibration of instruments.
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