R D Engineer Renewable Heat Technology

Location:

Houten, Netherlands

Language:  English required

Work authorisation:  Right to work in the EU required

About the role
A growing clean-energy technology company in  Houten  is developing industrial systems designed to replace fossil-fuel-based process heat.

The company develops technology combining  solar thermal, Power-to-Heat and Thermal Energy Storage , and is looking for an R&D Engineer to help develop and improve these physical products.

This is a very hands-on R&D environment. You will not simply be designing components on paper – you will be involved in  concept development, calculations, prototyping, testing and commissioning equipment in the field .

What you will be doing

Develop and improve components and systems for renewable industrial heat

Work through the full product development cycle from  concept through prototype and validation

Carry out mechanical and thermodynamic calculations and simulations

Design and develop new components and system improvements

Build and test prototypes and validate technical solutions

Analyse system performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and scalability

Work with suppliers to develop and source new components

Prepare designs and products for manufacture and deployment

Support installation, testing and commissioning of prototypes and new technology

Work closely with electrical, engineering, project and commercial teams

Travel internationally for prototype installation, testing and commissioning when required

What we are looking for

Degree in  Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a closely related discipline

Ideally  3+ years of relevant engineering/R&D experience

Strong theoretical and practical engineering skills

Experience with product development, prototyping or engineering projects

Comfortable moving between calculations/design work and hands‑on testing

Experience with  thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanical systems or energy technology  is highly relevant

Strong problem-solving ability and a hands‑on mindset

Interest in renewable energy and industrial decarbonisation W

Willingness to travel internationally

English is mandatory

Right to work in the EU is mandatory

This role should appeal particularly to engineers with experience in  thermal systems, process engineering, mechanical product development, energy systems or industrial R&D  who want to work on a physical technology rather than software-only development.

The current technical focus includes Thermal Energy Storage, solar fields and Power-to-Heat, with responsibilities spanning product development, thermodynamic/mechanical calculations, prototypes, validation, manufacturability and field testing.

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