Ofertas de empleo de Kerionics

KERIONICS is currently hiring a SOEC Stack Technology Leader to join the team, the future of decarbonization could be in your hands as KERIONICS is developing high temperature electrolyzers and fuel cells stacks (SOEC-SOFC) for green hydrogen production and similar applications.

As a technological start-up, KERIONICS stands between innovation and R&D, from the laboratory to mass production, with a strong participation in different public foundation programs to promote new technologies to the market .

About the Role

KERIONICS has created a new position for an ambitious engineer or scientist who would like/aims to be part of a company with high growth expectations. The person recruited will work closely with scientists and engineers in the New Product Introduction pipeline and will play a key role in the industrialisation of the new products developed.

This role will suit a senior candidate with management and leadership experience in technology development and new product introduction, who will be responsible for:

• Defining and leading the Solid Oxide Stack technology and product platform with innovative IP for product introduction.

At KERIONICS we are looking for an experienced professional with high skills in electronics/process control, programming and automation to work on the design of acquisition, control and automatization systems of high-temperature electrolysers for green hydrogen production. The candidate will work comfortably in the laboratory, manufacturing plant, and office, as well as in-residence in one of our centre of competence for technology development and transfer located in downtown Valencia.

The person recruited will work closely with scientists and engineers in the New Product Introduction pipeline and will play a key role in the industrialisation of the new products developed. This role will suit a candidate with a flexible, hands-on approach and a combination of skills. The work will be structured into different projects to fully satisfy the different stages of the NPI process. The activities of the projects will be related to the following:

• Power electronics design (AC/DC inverters and voltage regulation for power supply)
• Data acquisition and sensor integration
• Communication interfaces
• Software design for system monitoring and control
• Analysis and characterisation of developed products
• Participation in the final stages of the NPI process to support the industrialisation of the products developed

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all work is carried out safely.
• Perform all activities related to the job description to the highest standard
• Conduct the design and configuration of data acquisition systems relevant to the electrolysis process (temperatures, pressures, flows, voltages...) through the identification, sizing and selection of sensors, instruments and equipment
• Support the team in the selection of sensors, actuators and components such as bidirectional power supplies, rectifiers, signal conditioners, etc
• Perform the integration, installation and configuration of hardware and software components necessary for acquisition and control
• Design and integration of electrical cabinets for SOEL systems
• Development of scripts or software programs to allow the operation of the system through a graphical user interface for the operation in manual and automatic modes
• Define the appropriate data acquisition parameters and sampling rates, also implementing data storage solutions, such as databases or file systems, to organize and store the collected data
• Adaptation of the equipment connection system to allow remote operation of equipment
• Definition and design of stack interconnection (series/parallel) according to system specifications
• Design of the power electronics system of SOEL systems
• Generation of documentation related to the electrical, electronic and software use of the implemented systems (electrical diagrams, connections, program user manual...)
• Purchasing management of components necessary for the operation of the systems, with the identification of suppliers, request for quotes and selection of components
• Generate and maintain components inventory
• Collaborate with team members by communicating progress achieved, thus ensuring alignment with project objectives and progress

Other key responsibilities:

• Suggest process improvements
• Participate in the design and process FMEA
• Support other areas of the business as required (Stack Assembly, MEAs and others)
• Establish a good working relationship with all the teams in our Centre of Competence and ensure that information flows appropriately

KERIONICS is looking for a Hydrogen Testing Rig Engineer to work in the high-temperature electrolyser systems team, a professional with high skills in chemical/electrochemical/energy engineering to work on the project for the assembly, maintenance and testing of SOFC/SOEC test benches and high-temperature electrolysers for green hydrogen production. The candidate will work comfortably in the laboratory, manufacturing plant, and office, as well as in residence in one of our centre of competence for technology development and transfer located in downtown Valencia.

About the role:

KERIONICS has created a new position for a junior professional who would like/aims to be part of a company with high growth expectations. The person recruited will work closely with scientists and engineers in the New Product Introduction pipeline and will play a key role in the industrialisation of the new products developed. This role will suit a candidate with a flexible, hands-on approach and a combination of skills. The work will be structured into different projects to satisfy the different stages of the NPI process fully. The activities of the projects will be related to the following:

• Operation and maintenance of test benches
• Conduction of test campaigns on SOEC/SOFC prototypes
• Data collection and reporting
• Maintenance of test rig components inventories
• Assembly of testing systems

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all work is carried out safely.
• Perform all activities related to the job description to the highest standard
• Operation of SOEC/SOFC test benches: carrying out the characterization of prototypes, sealing procedures, gas tightness tests, polarization curves, stability tests and impedance measurements in different operating modes
• Analysis of results obtained: treatment of voltage/current data, temperatures, gas flow rates, gas compositions, temperatures, impedances…
• Generation of reports and communication of results based on the data obtained in each of the tests
• Maintenance of test benches: calibration of components, replacement of elements (pipes, valves, sensors...).
• Definition and establishment of maintenance plans: based on the specifications of each of the components, define a periodic schedule for review and calibration of the different devices, thus ensuring the maintenance and correct operation of the system
• Management and maintenance of component inventory: carry out an inventory of the components, always ensuring sufficient stock to allow substitutions and modifications.
• Participation in SOEC/SOFC systems design: support to the SOEL systems design engineer in the different design projects of test benches and SOEC/SOFC systems, providing support in the definition of solutions, components, layout, purchasing management…
• Engineering and assembly of test benches: participation in construction tasks of new SOEC/SOFC testing system units
• Identifications of suppliers of the different components of the test benches, generating a database including references, data-sheets and supplier contacts for agile management of component supply.
• Purchasing management of components necessary for the operation of the systems, request for quotation and selection of components
• Collaborate with team members by communicating progress achieved, thus ensuring alignment with project objectives and progress

Other key responsabilities:

• Suggest system, testing and processes improvements
• Continuous Learning: Staying updated with the latest developments in fuel cell/electrolisys technology and testing and operation methodologies.
• Exploring new techniques and tools to enhance system operation capabilities.
• Participate in the design and process FMEA
• Support other areas of the business as required (Stack Assembly, MEAs and others)
• Establish a good working relationship with all the teams in our Centre of Competence and ensure that information flows appropriately

In Kerionics we are at the forefront of innovation in decarbonization, as a technological start-up, we bridge the gap between innovation and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we are currently looking for a Senior Product Development Engineer, a key role to support us now.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and follow up the development tasks of various innovation projects according to program timelines and objectives within a multidisciplinary team (including DFMEA, DVP, dimensional analysis, raw materials sourcing, etc.).
• Conduct technical and feasibility studies of the new designs and concepts, defining components tolerances and significant specs, and supporting the CAD and Virtual validation team in 3D modeling, drawings and CAE analysis.
• Innovative-special materials research, purchase, and testing.
• Gather and define technical product information, including Design for Tooling (DFT), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), assembly protocols, product data sheets, and specifications for new products.
• Collaborate closely with the Ceramic Membrane and Balance of Plant (BoP) - Electrolyzers departments to oversee stack testing and prototype development.
• The candidate will be trained in the particularity of SOEL Stacks assembly and its parts validation to allow the candidate to supervise the assembly and parts testing operators.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, request quotations, and follow up on incoming materials.
• Conduct visits to suppliers and off-site trial tests. Collaborate with process engineers in the ramp-up to mass production steps according to the business plan.

En Kerionics estamos a la vanguardia de la innovación en descarbonización, como start-up tecnológica, cerramos la brecha entre la innovación, la investigación y el desarrollo. Para conseguir nuestro objetivos, buscamos un Técnico de Montaje de Stacks, Ensayos y Mantenimiento que nos ayude a mejorar los procesos y el propio producto.

Responsabilidades del puesto:

• Montar stacks de forma independiente y gestionar la documentación, asegurando el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad y los plazos del proyecto.
• Documentar los procesos de montaje mediante la captura de fotos y la recopilación de datos, informando sobre problemas al equipo de Desarrollo de Productos y colaborando en mejoras de diseño y procesos.
• Utilizar de manera efectiva herramientas de taller para preparar y ensamblar componentes, resolver problemas y encontrar soluciones innovadoras.
• Mantener de forma proactiva el inventario, incluyendo la recepción y verificación de componentes.
• Realizar pruebas de validación en componentes, fabricando o preparando prototipos, accesorios y muestras de prueba según sea necesario.
• Brindar apoyo práctico en las actividades de ensayo de electrolizadores, colaborando estrechamente con el equipo de ensayo.
• Colaborar en el desarrollo de proyectos interdisciplinarios, aprovechando habilidades para resolver problemas y abordar desafíos técnicos.
• Capacidad de uso del paquete de Microsoft Office para fines de documentación e informes.