fulltime vacatures bij Science and Technology

Eindhoven

Full time (40 hours per week)

Medior

About this job

You will contribute to the development of advanced battery solutions such as solid-state batteries and high-voltage lithium/sodium systems , helping to accelerate the global energy transition . The team operates at the intersection of research, engineering, and industrial application , working closely with both academic and industry partners.

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary environment where experimentation, innovation, and real-world application come together.

Main responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to support the development of next-generation battery technologies
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes , including innovative approaches such as dry electrode coating
• Set up, maintain, and improve laboratory equipment and test environments
• Assemble and test coin cells and multi-layer pouch cells
• Perform electrochemical, physical, and material analyses (e.g. EDX, cycling, EIS, SEM, XRF)
• Develop and refine battery formation and conditioning protocols
• Analyse results and translate findings into practical improvements and insights
• Present results to internal teams and external partners
• Contribute to innovation and intellectual property (IP) development

Requirements

Experience & expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. materials science, chemistry, physics, or engineering)
• At least 2 years of experience in research & development settings in battery technology.
• Hands-on experience with dry electrode coating , cell assembly , and electrochemical testing of coin and pouch batteries.

Personal profile

• Proactive and curious mindset, with a strong drive to innovate
• Hands-on and practical, with the ability to organise and execute experiments independently
• Analytical and critical thinker, able to translate data into insights
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
• Fluent in English

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge battery technologies with real impact on the energy transition
• A role within a highly innovative and collaborative R&D environment
• Exposure to both academic and industrial partners
• A hands-on position where you can directly influence technology development
• A competitive salary and benefits package

Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually; however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee.

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Our story

At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy.

Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value.

We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. We focus on the following domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting.

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