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Apply now Apply now Alquion is looking for a Project Engineer We are a Dutch cleantech scale-up based in Rotterdam’s port and Eindhoven’s Brainport, born from the merger of Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems. Our mission is to turn low-cost solar and wind energy into affordable hydrogen that powers industry sustainably. Our Flexolyser™ is the first fully flexible pressurized alkaline electrolyser for industrial use. It switches on and off with volatile power prices, producing hydrogen when electricity is cheap and supplying the grid when prices are high. By combining innovative design with decades of manufacturing experience, we help secure Europe’s energy independence and build a competitive, net-zero industry. Want to make a real impact at a fast-paced scale-up? Join our international team of bright colleagues from leading companies and institutes. About The Role As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the Projects Team. Your base is our Eindhoven office, but during the construction and commissioning you’ll mostly be on the customer’s site. This role will be all about overseeing fabrication, safe installation, and startup of our Flexolyser systems at client sites. As we are developing our Flexolyser product to bring it to market we have multiple intermediate steps where we deploy increasingly bigger systems at customer locations. In your role you will start by overseeing the engineering, fabrication, commissioning and start-up of our Demonstrator system, to then in the future take that experience in the development and delivery of multi-MW industrial systems. What We Offer We work in an innovative environment with an international team of people coming from different industries, now all invested in making our technology work. We offer you a position in which you will have an important contribution to our mission to ‘Secure Europe’s Energy Future’, including the following: A competitive salary, ranging from € 4.000 - € 5.500 gross per month (medior position) 27 leave days Pension scheme, with a 15% contribution, 50-50 split by employer and employee Holiday allowance of 8%, paid out monthly Travel allowance of € 0,23 cm/km with green mobility (and € 0,16 cm/km for fuel based) Training budget Laptop and iPhone Contributing directly to the energy transition and help commercialize innovative technology Mentorship from experienced professionals A lot of autonomy and freedom to have ownership of your role. You will work with an international team of fun and bright colleagues with professional backgrounds in various top companies and institutes, check us out on LinkedIn. Your Main Responsibilities Lead detailed engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning and start-up of our 500kW Demonstrator at the customer’s site (Budel), safely and on schedule. Be Alquion’s daily point of contact for our fabrication contractor, the client, and the contractors working on the client’s site Coordinate the work on site: planning, interfaces, punch lists, mechanical completion and acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) Manage schedule, budget and changes for the Demonstrator project Integrate the client-specific scope outside our own unit (OSBL) so the Flexolyser fits seamlessly at the client’s site Feed lessons from site back to engineering to improve performance and reduce cost of future systems About You You are assertive and comfortable working in an industrial setting, where safety plays a central role. You understand all phases of a project, from engineering to successful startup of a process installation and you possess the skills needed to deliver projects within ambitious timelines. You have experience in working with (engineering) contractors and you are able to apply a multi-disciplinary view on improving the design of the Flexolyser. You enjoy working in a complex technical environment with a team and easily connect with both engineers as well as technicians, contractors and operators. You thrive in an environment of growth that comes with continuous change and ambiguity. Lastly, you appreciate that this growth brings great personal development opportunities but also requires great teamwork and dedication to peak workloads at times. What You Bring 3-5 years of relevant experience working in the chemical, oil and gas, metallurgical industries (or similar) Chemical, mechanical or industrial engineering (or similar) degree, HBO/WO Hands-on experience with engineering, commissioning and start-up of process installations Capability to read core engineering documents (like P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, etc.) Fluent in Dutch and English as you will interact daily with Dutch operators and contractors Nice-to-have Experience with hydrogen, gasses or pressurized systems Alquion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes Diversity! Interested? If you think you are the right fit with the right motivation, we can’t wait to receive your application. You can apply by sending your resume and motivation to [email protected]. Do you want more info? Please contact our HR Manager, Esther Buitelaar, via [email protected]. Apply now Apply now © 2026 Alquion Alquion is powered by Alquion is looking for a Project Engineer We are a Dutch cleantech scale-up based in Rotterdam’s port and Eindhoven’s Brainport, born from the merger of Battolyser Systems and VDL Hydrogen Systems. Our mission is to turn low-cost solar and wind energy into affordable hydrogen that powers industry sustainably. Our Flexolyser™ is the first fully flexible pressurized alkaline electrolyser for industrial use. It switches on and off with volatile power prices, producing hydrogen when electricity is cheap and supplying the grid when prices are high. By combining innovative design with decades of manufacturing experience, we help secure Europe’s energy independence and build a competitive, net-zero industry. Want to make a real impact at a fast-paced scale-up? Join our international team of bright colleagues from leading companies and institutes. We Work In An Innovative Environment With An International Team Of People Coming From Different Industries, Now All Invested In Making Our Technology Work. We Offer You a Position In Which You Will Have An Important Contribution To Our Mission To ‘Secure Europe’s Energy Future’, Including The Following: A competitive salary, ranging from € 4.000 - € 5.500 gross per month (medior position) 27 leave days Pension scheme, with a 15% contribution, 50-50 split by employer and employee Holiday allowance of 8%, paid out monthly Travel allowance of € 0,23 cm/km with green mobility (and € 0,16 cm/km for fuel based) Training budget Laptop and iPhone Contributing directly to the energy transition and help commercialize innovative technology Mentorship from experienced professionals A lot of autonomy and freedom to have ownership of your role. You will work with an international team of fun and bright colleagues with professional backgrounds in various top companies and institutes, check us out on LinkedIn. Your Main Responsibilities Lead detailed engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning and start-up of our 500kW Demonstrator at the customer’s site (Budel), safely and on schedule. Be Alquion’s daily point of contact for our fabrication contractor, the client, and the contractors working on the client’s site Coordinate the work on site: planning, interfaces, punch lists, mechanical completion and acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) Manage schedule, budget and changes for the Demonstrator project Integrate the client-specific scope outside our own unit (OSBL) so the Flexolyser fits seamlessly at the client’s site Feed lessons from site back to engineering to improve performance and reduce cost of future systems What You Bring 3-5 years of relevant experience working in the chemical, oil and gas, metallurgical industries (or similar) Chemical, mechanical or industrial engineering (or similar) degree, HBO/WO Hands-on experience with engineering, commissioning and start-up of process installations Capability to read core engineering documents (like P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, etc.) Fluent in Dutch and English as you will interact daily with Dutch operators and contractors Nice-to-have Experience with hydrogen, gasses or pressurized systems Alquion is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes Diversity! Interested? If you think you are the right fit with the right motivation, we can’t wait to receive your application. You can apply by sending your resume and motivation to [email protected]. Do you want more info? Please contact our HR Manager, Esther Buitelaar, via [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

Lead engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup of the 500 kW demonstrator at the customer site in Budel, ensuring safe and timely delivery. Coordinate contractors and site interfaces, manage project scope, schedule, budget, and acceptance testing, and feed lessons learned back into future system designs.

Requirements

Candidates need 3–5 years of relevant experience in chemical, oil and gas, metallurgical, or similar industries, plus a degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline. They should have hands-on process installation engineering and startup experience, be able to read core engineering documents, and be fluent in Dutch and English; hydrogen, gas, or pressurized-system experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 27 Days of Leave
• Pension Scheme
• 8% Holiday Allowance
• Travel Allowance
• Training Budget
• Laptop
• iPhone
• Mentorship
• Autonomy and Role Ownership