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Mechanical Engineer | Petten

Contribute to the energy transition by building innovative research facilities. Envision it. Become a mechanical engineer in TNO’s Energy Transition unit in Petten.

Location

Petten

Education type

higher professional education (hbo)

Type

Vacancies

Hours a week

Fulltime – 40

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At TNO, we’re working hard on the energy transition. In our state-of-the-art laboratories, we’re developing, building, and testing innovative technologies to increase the sustainability of industrial heat management, for the production of hydrogen, bio-based and synthetic fuels and raw materials, from laboratory-scale components to fully integrated megawatt-scale pilot plants. In this challenging technical position, you’ll make a hands-on contribution to the mechanical design of these pilot plants. In addition, you’ll use your practical insights to contribute to leading experimental research. Your designs will form the basis of unique installations that will accelerate the energy transition. In other words, your work will impact the world of tomorrow!

What will be your role?

As a mechanical engineer, you’ll become part of our Engineering team. Using your technical expertise, within this team, you’ll work closely with researchers from various TNO research groups to develop the best process installations and/or special equipment, starting from an original early idea and ending with a final, working system. This often concerns first-of-a-kind designs, very different in nature and with a strong interdisciplinary character. As such, your work will be incredibly varied. In addition to working on mechanical-engineering issues, you’ll also be involved in preparing proposals, requesting and evaluating quotations, and selecting and requesting components externally. For example, for the development of a demonstration plant to produce ammonia from process gases of the steel industry, or for a test set-up for the production of chemicals from seaweed.

The experienced Engineering team will offer you plenty of room to try out various activities and specify your preferences. Together, we’ll find the ideal range of tasks for you. 

Read more about TNO’s Energy Transition unit and about your future expertise group, Sustainable Technologies for Industrial Processes

How do you want to contribute to tomorrow's world? How big can your impact be? Come and work at TNO and envision it.

What we expect from you

You’re able to quickly delve into the specific issues of a project or design. Your goal-oriented, pragmatic approach enables you to generate practical results from mechanical-engineering issues. 
In addition, you’re able to act as sparring partner for researchers and come up with ideas and solutions for an optimal design. In doing so, you’re able to effortlessly switch between different tasks and projects, working together well with scientists on the one hand and your colleagues and suppliers on the other. The information you collect is summarised in clear, precise overviews, and progress reports. Finally, you work in a structured manner and, in doing so, contribute to the ongoing improvement of working and measuring methods. 

Other knowledge and skills you bring to TNO:
  • A higher professional degree (HBO) in mechanical engineering.
  • At least two years of work experience, enabling you to independently deliver detailed designs based on your own 3D designs, including their corresponding analytical FEM and/or MathCad contribution. 
  • You have experience working with Creo Elements Direct Modelling or are motivated to learn to do so. 
  • Experience with PED is considered an advantage.
  • You possess good communication skills in Dutch (the language of suppliers and contractors) and preferably also in English (the working language on a considerable part of the workplace).

What you’ll get in return

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 2.800,- and € 3.800,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:
  • An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
  • The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
  • 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
  • An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
  • Travel allowance.
  • Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
  • Flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home.
  • A good pension scheme.
Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

The selection process

Please apply before June 7. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. The preliminary interview takes place on June 15. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.

Has this job opening sparked your interest?

Then we’d like to hear from you! Please contact us for more information about the job or the selection process. To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter using the ‘apply now’ button.

Recruiter: Lara Dimitrovski
Mobile phone: +31 (0)6-507 40690
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laradimitrovski/

Hiring manager: Sjaak Loo, van
Phone number: +31 (0)6 109 03635

Note that applications via email and third party applications are not taken into consideration.

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