We are seeking a skilled electromechanical technician to support our research in chemical reactor technologies. The role focuses on the design, assembly, and maintenance of complex laboratory set-ups, requiring strong expertise in electronics, instrumentation, and mechatronics.
Responsibilities:
- Build, install, and maintain experimental reactor systems and supporting equipment.
- Assemble and operate Swagelok connections, oven controllers, and mass flow controllers.
- Perform electrical wiring, electronic troubleshooting, calibration, and repairs.
- Integrate and maintain instrumentation and control systems (sensors, controllers, power supplies).
- Support researchers with technical troubleshooting during experiments.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols (chemical and electrical).
- Document set-ups, wiring schemes, and operating procedures
This position is directly supported by an external research contract.
Information and application
Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before January 31st, and include your CV and motivation letter.
For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Jimmy Faria Albanese (j.a.fariaalbanese@utwente.nl).
Screening can be part of the procedure.
About the department
The work will be carried out in the Catalytic Processes and Materials group within the department of chemical engineering of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Twente (The Netherlands). You are encouraged to visit the different chair here: Catalytic Processes and Materials group
About the organisation
The Faculty of Science & Technology (Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TNW) engages some 700 staff members and 2000 students in education and research on the cutting edge of chemical technology, applied physics and biomedical technology. Our fields of application include sustainable energy, process technology and materials science, nanotechnology and technical medicine. As part of a people-first tech university that aims to shape society, individuals and connections, our faculty works together intensively with industrial partners and researchers in the Netherlands and abroad, and conducts extensive research for external commissioning parties and funders. Our research has a high profile both in the Netherlands and internationally and is strengthened by the many young researchers working on innovative projects with as doctoral candidates and post-docs. It has been accommodated in three multidisciplinary UT research institutes: Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute.
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