Company: Thermeleon

About the job

Do you want to use your Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design knowledge to make greenhouse horticulture more sustainable at an ambitious hardware startup? The Thermeleon Heat Battery substantially reduces natural gas consumption. In this position, you have the unique opportunity to become part of a young team in a fast-growing company. Our product, the Thermeleon Heat Battery, is an innovative 24-hour buffer for high-tech greenhouses that improves energy efficiency by strategically reusing excess heat during the day-night cycle. Our product has been installed in 1 hectare of greenhouse space, and 3 follow-up projects are planned for this year. The large-scale market launch is scheduled for 2025.

Requirements

  • Has practical knowledge of product development, production techniques, and 3D modeling
  • At least a third-year HBO or WO student in Mechanical Engineering or a technically skilled Industrial Designer, or a similar background such as Civil Engineering.
  • Can fulfill the role of intern and/or engineer full-time
  • As an intern, available for at least 3 days a week for three months or longer.
  • Can work independently and dares to take responsibility for his/her own project
  • Is a team player and has strong communication skills

The candidate

In this role, you will help improve product design and the production process. You will conceive and evaluate various products and installation methods, assist with production, and improve the production process. You will create 3D designs of the most promising variants , perform structural analyses , and build prototypes , taking cost and scalability into account. You will work closely with R&D to measure the correct parameters through sensor integration , field testing , and the design and construction of new test setups .

In all steps, you will collaborate with your colleagues, who have varied backgrounds (Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics). Because we are a start-up without a hierarchy, there is also room to contribute ideas at a higher strategic level regarding product development.

What we offer

  • Contribute to innovative research into a new product, and you have the advantage of a solid foundation already laid by the R&D department.
  • Going from design to product
  • Learning about product design and production processes
  • To visit high-tech greenhouses and conduct experiments on location
  • Working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Brainstorming with various partners in greenhouse horticulture
  • Can be adapted to a BSc or MSc final project in consultation

Experience level: Junior

How to apply: send your CV and motivation to liesanne@thermeleon.nl