Are you looking for a job where …
• the opportunities to pave your own career path and grow are endless;
• you have an opportunity to build things from scratch and have an impact;
• you get a permanent R&D position which is all about developing new technology
• you can work with bright people from across the world in the same lab;
• you can simply be yourself, you are unique!
… If so, you are probably ready to hear more about this story…
And what if it was possible to make clothes from CO2?
It is not a dream, this is what they do! They are building a novel technology to efficiently transform CO2 captured at heavy industry sites into low-carbon polyester fabrics.
Are you looking for technology that helps fight climate change?
Today, polyester is produced from petroleum. Textile industry emits 1.2bln tons of GHG gases into the atmosphere yearly – this is more than all international flights and shipping combined! At this startup, they are on a mission to combat climate change by developing innovative circular manufacturing process, based on the latest developments in catalytic chemistry. Their process uses CO2 as feedstock to manufacture synthetic fibers.
Are you looking for a career with ambition and growth?
Based in France Paris region, this business is already generated traction amongst textile industry market leaders such as H&M and Aigle. They are also backed by top climate tech Venture Capital funds. This business is expanding its European footprint by building its first-of-a-kind flagship demonstrator facility in Antwerp, Belgium as part of the EU-funded Project. If you are still interested in reading, an open role with this start-up may be for you! We are looking for a passionate, resourceful, and rigorous R&D Fluid Mechanics Engineer.
About the job
We are looking for a resourceful fluid mechanics engineer to join our R&D team and help scale up our electrolyser. Being familiar with both experiments and numerical simulations, you will work closely with the Electrochemistry team and your main tasks will include the following:
• set-up and fully instrument the electrolyzer, including:
o choosing and implementing sensors and controllers,
o acquire and process data, in order to document the operating conditions and optimize electrolyzer performance;
• conduct accurate Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, both at component and system levels;
• design and prototype electrolyzer components to validate numerical predictions.
• work closely with electrochemists and chemical engineers to evaluate and solve technical issues to ensure process efficiency;
• benchmark existing technologies and perform technical and economic analysis;
• prepare technical reports and ensure appropriate communication of technical results in line with established channels and processes;
• collaborate across various functions and teams.
Desired profile
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Fluid Mechanics engineer with a background in process engineering or electrolysis technology;
• Proven experience in preparing and running experiments as well as data analyzing;
• Experience with at least one CFD code (e.g. Ansys Fluent, OpenFoam, PowerFlow...)
• Strong knowledge of liquid/gas flow management, pumping devices, sensors and controllers;
• Working experience in mechanical conception (CAD software such as SolidWorks, Catia, Fusion360….) and prototyping is required ;
• Experience with electrical equipment such as laboratory power supplies;
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solver;
• Able to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines;
• Autonomous, highly motivated and willing to learn;
• Fluent in English.
Nice-to-have qualifications
• Familiarity with electrolyzer components, such as bipolar plates, porous transport layers, gas diffusion layers, flow fields .., and electrochemical devices (fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries ...) is a plus.
• Previous experience in scaling-up a technology or ramping-up an industrial product;
• Experience of working in a hazardous environment (workshop, production facility, or plant).
Compensation and perks
• Competitive compensation
• Employee benefits (health insurance, public transport allowance)
• Annual Team building events
• Key role in a dynamic start-up environment