What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXPERIMENTAL CONCENTRATING SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES position at Biotechnological Processes Unit from IMDEA Energy?
Development Engineer in Operation and Maintenance of Experimental Concentrating Solar Energy facilities
IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org).
Description
IMDEA Energy is opening a Development Engineer Position to join our High-Temperature Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and supervision of cutting-edge experimental infrastructures dedicated to research in concentrating solar power. We offer the opportunity to work in a world-class scientific environment, actively contributing to the development of technologies for the energy transition.
Tasks Description
The requirements are as follows:
Compulsory Requirements:
IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid
Documents
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.
- Offer list
- 26.32 AT5 ING
IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org).
Description
IMDEA Energy is opening a Development Engineer Position to join our High-Temperature Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and supervision of cutting-edge experimental infrastructures dedicated to research in concentrating solar power. We offer the opportunity to work in a world-class scientific environment, actively contributing to the development of technologies for the energy transition.
Tasks Description
The requirements are as follows:
- Operation and maintenance of the unit's experimental research infrastructures (high-flux solar simulators, heliostat solar fields, etc.).
- Coordination and supervision of design, manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning tasks for technological components and prototypes.
- Technical management: Coordination and supervision of daily tasks and technical activities carried out within the facilities.
- Documentation and safety: Creation, updating, and management of technical documentation and safety protocols associated with experimental devices, specifically regarding the prototypes developed at the center.
- Scientific support: Providing ongoing technical support to the scientific activities of the High-Temperature Processes Unit.
Compulsory Requirements:
- To be in possession of Official university Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or closely related fields.
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in roles related to the operation, maintenance, or technical management of facilities.
- Specific Experience in Solar or High-Temperature Facilities: Proven experience in operating heliostat fields, solar receivers, high-flux solar simulators, or complex high-temperature industrial and thermal systems.
- English Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (minimum B2 certified level or equivalent), both spoken and written, for technical management within international projects.
- Instrumentation and Automation Knowledge: Familiarity or hands-on experience with software and hardware tools for process control and experimental facilities (e.g., LabVIEW, SCADA systems, PLCs, MATLAB, or similar).
- Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP) Training: Specific training in laboratory or industrial plant safety, as well as experience drafting safe work procedures and managing thermal/chemical risks.
- Experiment-Oriented PhD: Possession of a PhD in relevant fields, with particular value placed on thesis projects that involved the physical design, assembly, operation, or maintenance of test rigs or pilot plants.
- Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile.
- Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
- Knowledge of English.
- Motivation for accomplishing high-quality and maintainable software systems for research.
- Remuneration: Depending upon qualification and expertise.
- The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.
- Contract: Contract in accordance with current legislation.
IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid
Documents
- Msc Official Academic title
- Motivation Letter
Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.