Laboratory Technician DCE&S

Help shape the future of sustainable energy by working hands-on with cutting-edge power electronics in an international research environment.

Job description

As a Laboratory Technician in Power Electronics, you will support innovative research projects that contribute to the global energy transition. You will work closely with researchers and students on cutting-edge applications such as:

• Energy hubs and smart grids
• Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
• All-electric aircraft and ships
• Energy storage and grid integration
• Renewable energy systems (wind and solar)

You will help design, build, and test power electronics systems and advise on the use of components such as SiC and GaN semiconductor switches, measurement equipment, and specialized software.

In this role, you will get the chance to work with new technologies to:

• Build and maintain power electronics setups and prototypes
• Support laboratory experiments and research projects
• Advise staff and students on equipment and safety
• Supervise practical sessions in Electronic Power Conversion and Electrical Drives
• Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team

Job requirements

You have:

• A higher professional education (HBO) degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field
• Experience with power electronics design and converter construction (preferred)
• A solid understanding of electrical power conversion principles and instrumentation
• Familiarity with international standards, testing procedures, and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of protection systems for transformers and substations
• Experience with grounding, earthing, and electrical safety (LV and MV is a plus)

You are:

• Independent, motivated, and eager to learn
• A collaborative team player
• Comfortable working in a research and education environment
• Communicative and supportive towards students and colleagues

If you are eager to learn and have a solid understanding of power electronics, but don’t meet all the requirements yet, we still welcome your application.

About TU Delft and the DCE&S Group

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position.

About the DCE&S Group

The research in the Department of Electrical Sustainable Energy is inspired by the technical, scientific, and societal challenges originating from the transition towards a more sustainable society and focuses on four areas:

• DC Systems, Energy Conversion and Storage (DCE&S)
• Photovoltaic Materials and Devices (PVMD)
• Intelligent Electrical Power Grids (IEPG)
• High Voltage Technologies (HVT)

The Electrical Sustainable Energy Department provides expertise in each of these areas throughout the entire energy system chain, from electricity generation through transmission, distribution, conversion and use.

In the ESP Lab, we combine crucial elements from the electricity grid, such as high-voltage facilities, wind and solar energy, energy storage and distribution networks, into one functioning whole. In this way, the ESP Lab contributes to accelerating the energy transition towards a sustainable energy system.

The DC Systems, Energy Conversion and Storage (DCE&S) group focuses on research and education in the following areas:

• DC systems and microgrids
• Energy storage and power electronics
• Electrification of mobility
• High-voltage technologies
• Renewable energy integration

The group works on applications such as DC distribution networks, electric vehicle charging systems, and the design of future transmission grids.

By joining this team, you will contribute to research that supports a more sustainable and resilient energy system.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 year, with prospect of another year. Temporary
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages
• Flexible working week
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program