🔥 We challenge you!
- Membrane selection and characterization:
Evaluate and select optimal ion-exchange membranes for superior performance and compatibility with other battery components. This includes analyzing properties like ionic conductivity, selectivity, chemical stability, and durability.
- Spacer design and optimization: Design and optimize spacer materials to ensure proper electrolyte flow distribution within the stack while preventing membrane-to-membrane contact. This involves considering factors like porosity, channel geometry, and mechanical strength.
- Compression method development and characterization: Develop and implement effective compression methods to ensure optimal stack performance and prevent leakage. This may involve analyzing the effects of compression force on performance parameters.
- Stack assembly and testing: Participate in the assembly and testing of membrane stacks, employing specialized equipment and techniques to ensure quality and performance standards are met.
- Data analysis and troubleshooting: Analyze data from stack testing to identify performance issues, troubleshoot problems related to membrane selection, spacer design, or compression, and suggest improvements to the overall stack design and fabrication process.
- Technical documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation related to membrane selection, spacer design, compression methods, stack assembly procedures, and testing results.
- Staying informed: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in membrane technology, spacer materials, and acid-base flow battery research, actively seeking opportunities to incorporate new knowledge and methodologies into your work.
👉🏼 You are
- Strong understanding of membrane science and technology, including ion transport phenomena, membrane characterization techniques, and membrane selection criteria.
- Experience in working with ion-exchange membranes for EDI type stack design and application is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on detail-oriented work.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Proficient in English.
Considered a plus: - Familiarity with flow battery technology and its principles. - Proficiency in Dutch, spoken and written.
👩💻 Requirements
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- >2 years of relevant industry experience
🏦 What do you get in return?
- Competitive salary with stock appreciation rights (SARs), bonus scheme and other secondary benefits.
- Being part of a mission-driven climate tech startup to revolutionise energy storage.
- Personal development trajectory.
- Being part of an inclusive, multicultural team.
- Company bike, OV card and travel compensation.
- Flexibility at work and good work-life balance