Alquion is a Dutch cleantech scale-up located in the Port of Rotterdam and Eindhoven’s Brainport. The company was formed through the merger of Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems. Our mission is to capture low-cost solar and wind energy and convert it into affordable hydrogen to fuel industry sustainably.
We develop the world’s first fully flexible, pressurized alkaline electrolyser for industrial applications. Unlike conventional systems that cannot respond to volatile power prices, our Flexolyser™ can switch on and off without performance compromise. This allows customers to convert electricity to hydrogen when prices are low and sell electricity back to the grid when prices are high—integrating renewable energy into the future energy system.
With innovative design and decades of manufacturing experience, we unlock new business models and deliver reliable, industrial-scale solutions. Our work contributes directly to European energy independence and a net-zero industrial future.
Do you want to make a positive impact in a fast-paced cleantech scale-up? Join our international team of talented colleagues from leading companies and institutes.
About the role
As an Operations Engineer, you will be part of the Operations Team. You will focus on purchasing, quality, ERP-related activities, cost and planning support to innovative electrolyser projects.
You will be based in either our Schiedam or Eindhoven office, depending on your preference. In your first 12 months, your main responsibilities will be:
• Purchasing, including vendor selection, quotations, contracting and expediting
• Assist in the setup of quality management systems, including definition of operational processes and planning to ISO 9000 certification
• Coordinate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) activities, such as inventory management and purchase processes
• Support pilot and demonstration projects, covering cost, planning and supplier management
• Standardize business processes by creating standard operating procedures (SOP) and contributing to process and productivity improvements
We value autonomy and you will have lots of freedom, with that we expect you to take initiative and ownership of your role. Depending on your level of experience, you will start with an appropriate scope of responsibility and gradually take on more complex and cross-functional topics, 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, check us out on LinkedIn.
About you
You enjoy working in a technical environment with a wide variety of tasks and stakeholders. You feel comfortable supporting others in their work and helping projects move forward in a practical way. You are organised in your approach, communicate clearly and take a proactive attitude towards your work. You value open communication and enjoy collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds and disciplines.
The best combination of background, skills and experiences is:
• You hold a BSc or a MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Technical Business Administration or a related field
• You have basic knowledge of product development in preferably the manufacturing industry or process industry and an interest in how components are produced
• 2 to 5 years working experience as a purchaser, work planner, project engineer or quality engineer; experience with ERP tools is a plus
• Track record in external commercial negotiations (e.g. with suppliers) and effective internal project delivery (e.g. implementation of a new process)
What we offer
We offer you a position in which you will have an important contribution to 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 deep technology (deeptech)
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• An amazing team of awesome highly motivated 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.
