R&D Test Engineer (m/f/d)
Enapter is a rapidly-growing energy technology company with offices in Italy, Germany and Thailand. We develop and produce Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysers that enable low-cost green hydrogen production at any scale.
Enapter’s mission is to make green hydrogen affordable and accessible to all. We are an international team that is united by a common vision and guided by our core principles – Urgency, Simplicity and Transparency. To find out more, please visit our company page.
We’re looking for a R&D Testing Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team on electrolyser and stack development and validation in Pisa, Italy. You’ll be an integral part of the development process and will have a wide range of technical challenges to tackle. Be ready for a dynamic environment!
If you’re as passionate about changing the world as we are then you’re in the right place!
Your responsibilities
- Setting up experimental tests and studies in the R&D department, elaborating test reports based on test plans and experimental measurements
- You’ll work independently on specific tasks but in synergy with other team members
- You’ll interface and communicate proficiently with other teams and departments because the R&D Testing
- Team is the most interdisciplinary team in the company
- Bring your critical approach to daily problems
Your profile
- First things first: Enthusiasm for the part green hydrogen will play in tomorrow’s world and Enapter’s role in it
- At least a Master’s degree, in Mechanical, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
- Proven industrial experience in R&D departments and expertise in electro-chemical devices
- At least 3 years of working experience in the Engineering field, preferably in R&D departments
- Hands-on approach to running experiments in which both mechanical and electrical components are used in energy conversion systems
- Excellent knowledge of wide engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical and electrical principles)
- Good knowledge of industrial sensors, data acquisition and communication protocols
- Good knowledge of mechanical components and assemblies
- Experience on devices handling hydrogen or similar gases will speed up your onboarding
- Experience in prototyping and experimental setup is strongly recommended
- Being able to develop new ideas into practical and measurable deliverables
- MS Office pack knowledge is a must
- Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Matlab is strongly recommended
- Being able to develop new ideas into practical and measurable deliverables
- Fluent English, communication skills Italian is optional and considered only a plus
We offer
- You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of energy in one of the most dynamic companies in the hydrogen industry
- The vision and the people: That’s what our colleagues say they love the most about Enapter
- We love flat hierarchies and being able to collaborate with each other no matter what your role
- We want you to feel that you’re making a real difference, so you’ll have creative freedom and flexibility in how you work
- Working on an empty stomach is the worst. We offer lunch tickets and have restaurants close by that are affiliated. We also have kitchens with coffee machines to get your coffee fix!
- Optional access to health insurance to cover those unexpected visits to the doctor or specialist and optional access to a pension fund to help support your future savings goals! (In line with the current “C.C.N.L. settore Chimica Industria” – National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Chemical Industry sector)
- Every new team member gets a slice of the pie… we offer stock options to all new hires, and also for exceptional performance
- We want you to feel like part of the crew – because you are! All newcomers get decked out in Enapter merch that has been sustainably selected and sourced
- We celebrate our success together… often! You’ll frequently see snacks and healthy treats in the office
An exciting working environment at our original R&D and production facility just outside of Pisa
We offer all the basics anyone can expect:
A competitive salary package based on the market and what you bring to the table, paid sick leave for both your physical and mental health and 33.5 days paid leave (including holidays, permissions and ROL) per year.
Think we might be the right fit?
We know that diverse groups are more productive and creative! As a company with a focus on R&D and rapidly implementing innovative technology, this is particularly important to us and why we embrace and celebrate diversity. We explicitly welcome any application that brings additional perspectives to Enapter. If you believe that you can draw from your unique background and experiences to bring something new to our team, please tell us about it. We look forward to hearing from you!