Alquion is looking for a Junior Electrochemical Engineer
We are a Dutch Cleantech scale-up based in Rotterdam’s main port and Eindhoven’s Brainport. Our company origins from a merger between Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems. We are engineers on a mission to capture low-cost solar and wind energy and convert it into affordable hydrogen to fuel our industries sustainably. We develop the first fully flexible pressurized alkaline electrolyser for industrial applications. Unlike conventional systems that cannot follow volatile power prices, our Flexolyser™ is designed to switch on and off without compromise. This way Flexolyser™ integrates renewable energy into our future energy system by only converting low-cost electricity to hydrogen and selling electricity to the grid when prices are high.
With innovative design and decades of manufacturing experience, we unlock new business models and deliver reliable systems solutions at industrial scale. Our products help secure European energy independence, build competitive industries, and power a net-zero industrial future. Do you want to make a positive impact by working in a fast pace cleantech scale-up? Join our international team of bright colleagues with professional backgrounds in various top companies and institutes.
About the role
As a Junior Electrochemical Engineer, you will be part of the Research team within the Product Innovation department. The team focuses on developing and validating membrane electrode assemblies for Alquion’s electrolyser systems, ensuring safety, performance, durability and cost competitiveness.
You will work with Electrode engineers and scientists in the team and will collaborate closely with the Testing & Validation team to plan and execute experimental tasks in Alquion’s laboratories. The role is primarily lab‑based and focused on electrochemical testing and data analysis.
You will be based at our Schiedam facility, which houses a state‑of‑the‑art electrochemical testing laboratory.
Your main responsibilities are:
- Electrochemical testing and characterization of Flexolyser™ electrodes, including the design and execution of experiments
- (Co) developing electrochemical testing protocols to investigate electrode degradation mechanisms
- Analysing electrochemical data to assess performance and durability, and compiling results into clear reports and presentations
- Supporting fellow scientists and engineers on shared projects and experimental activities
- Setting up, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, and contributing ideas to improve testing setups and day‑to‑day lab operations
We value autonomy and you will have lots of freedom, with that we expect you to take initiative and ownership of your role. Based on your experience level, you will start with an appropriate scope of responsibility and progressively grow into a more independent researcher, supported by experienced colleagues. You will work with an international team of fun and bright colleagues with professional backgrounds in various top companies and institutes.
About you
You are result-oriented and combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear conclusions. You communicate openly and effectively, enjoy working with others and feel comfortable presenting your findings.
The best combination of background, skills and experiences is:
- An MSc degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Hands on experience in electrochemical testing in an academic, research, or industrial wet lab environment
- A solid foundation in electrochemistry and physics, with familiarity with techniques such as voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
- Experience with literature review and technical writing
- Experience with data analysis using Python (or similar)
What we offer
You will join an international and diverse team with an open and proactive way of working, where people take initiative and support each other. The team consists of many experienced colleagues who enjoy sharing knowledge and providing mentorship. You will work on challenging and innovative problems in close collaboration with universities and other partners, offering plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Next to that, we offer you a position in which you will have an important contributionto our mission to ‘Secure Europe’s Energy Future’, including the following:
- A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience
- 27 leave days
- Laptop and iPhone
- A chance to contribute directly to the energy transition and help commercialize innovative technology
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- An amazing team of awesome colleagues fully dedicated to exploring new horizons together
Alquion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes Diversity!
Interested?
If you feel you are the right fit with the right motivation, we can’t wait to receive your application. You can apply by sending your resume and motivation to careers@alquion.com.
Do you want more info? Please contact our HR Manager, Merel van Ockenburg, via careers@alquion.com.
