R&D Engineer

About the Role
You will be one of a number of R&D Engineers joining at this time and be part of the team creating the first-ever HD Hydro demonstrator, starting with design and sub-systems development in the lab and eventually implementing the solution on-site. Along the way you will be expected to contribute to all stages of the design process as well as building out the lab, prototyping facilities, test systems and company processes. You will be comfortable sourcing components, solutions and services as part of the overall development process. Problem-solving, test and evaluation, iteration, improvement and innovation are your bread and butter. As an R&D engineer working on real hardware, you relish being able to get your hands dirty and work across multiple disciplines.

This full-time position is based at RheEnergise’s HD Hydro Technology Centre in Montréal and reports to the CTO. Working is remote or in-office (as circumstances permit) and occasionally on-site when the prototype is being built.

Your Attributes

• Imaginative, creative problem-solver with a “get it done” attitude, attention to detail and pride in work
• You are passionate about climate change and finding solutions to change the world
• You have experience working in startups and thrive in the chaotic — but creative — environment, valuing the autonomy and accountability that a small business provides
• Self-motivated, independent when need be, but also with potential to be a team builder as the company grows

Your Skills

• Engineer with 8+ years relevant experience (4+ years for Jr level) building actual hardware and strong industry networks. You know where to go to source a solution or get a custom part built
• Comfortable working across disciplines: fluid mechanics, mechanical systems, power conversion, test & instrumentation, control systems
• Strong background in experimental work and testing. Analytical skills bolstered by familiarity with e.g. Matlab, LabVIEW
• A knack for systems design with the ability to see both the big picture and the small details
• Excellent transferable skills makes you a versatile early employee

Why work for RheEnergise

• A startup that pays a great salary. Equity participation via Options Pool available to exceptional candidates
• We’re a European company with civilized vacation policy (starts at 25 days!) and best of class benefits
• Get in “at the ground floor” and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a cleantech startup with extraordinary growth potential and high profile

How to Apply
Send us your CV and a cover letter explaining how you could bring real value to our team. We’d also love to see an example of something that you have created (alone or with a team). It can be anything (professional, artistic, whatever!) that you think showcases your ability to create great things. Please use the email address: [email protected] and title the email R&D Engineer [Your Name]. The competition closes May 31, 2021 or whenever the roles are filled.