Research & Development Technician

Amsterdam

Full-time

Permanent employee

The role

At Ore Energy, we are on a mission to fundamentally expand the amount of energy society can reliably harness and use, helping move civilization toward a more abundant energy future. We are doing this by developing long-duration, utility-scale iron-air batteries that provide safe, low-cost, multi-day energy storage for electricity grids and data centers.

We are expanding our product development team and are looking for a hands-on, practical Research & Development Technician to join us in Amsterdam. In this key supportive role, you will assist our scientists and engineers in day-to-day laboratory operations, experimental preparation, component testing, and workshop activities for our next-generation battery technology.

Operating directly on the lab floor, your main focus will be executing practical tasks—preparing samples, assembling prototypes, running test procedures, maintaining equipment, and keeping the lab organized. We are looking for a reliable, team-oriented technician with a strong work ethic who enjoys working with their hands and ensuring our engineering trials run smoothly and safely.

Key responsibilities

Hands-on Technical Support: Assist scientists and engineers with daily practical tasks, including sample preparation, material handling, and setting up experimental rigs.
Assembly & Prototyping: Help build, modify, and assemble battery components, prototypes, and test setups according to clear engineering instructions.
Testing & Data Logging: Carry out routine measurements, experimental runs, and technical tests following step-by-step procedures; accurately record test results and observations.
Equipment Care & Maintenance: Operate, clean, calibrate, and perform basic routine maintenance on laboratory tools, test stands, and pilot equipment.
Lab Housekeeping & Safety: Keep workbenches, testing stations, and storage areas clean, safe, and well-organized at all times in compliance with lab safety guidelines.
Inventory & Consumables: Monitor lab inventory, track chemical/material stock levels, organize samples, and notify responsible team members when supplies need reordering.
Issue Reporting: Promptly flag equipment malfunctions, process deviations, or unexpected test outcomes to supervising engineers.
General Laboratory Duties: Support the team with routine administrative and logistical tasks within the laboratory as required.

Your profile

Education: Minimum MBO 3/4 vocational diploma (e.g., in a technical, mechanical, electrical, or chemical direction) or equivalent vocational training. High school graduation alone is not sufficient. A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) is a plus, but not required.
Experience: 3+ years of practical experience working in a laboratory, workshop, technical facility, or R&D environment supporting scientists or engineers.
Practical & Mechanical Mindset: Strong hands-on inclination—comfortable using basic tools, handling hardware/materials safely, and working on physical lab setups.
Structured & Reliable: Careful and methodical in following work instructions, safety protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Team-Oriented & Supportive: Positive attitude, eager to help, and comfortable taking direction from scientists and engineers to keep laboratory operations running effectively.
Communication: Professional English (spoken and written) to communicate clearly with our international engineering team.

About us

The Challenge We Are Solving

Do you want to contribute to one of the most important challenges of our time: accelerating the energy transition? Are you excited by breakthrough energy storage technology with real-world impact? Would you like to be part of a mission-driven company where your work directly contributes to building the future of clean energy?

Then we are looking for you.

Ore Energy develops long-duration energy storage solutions to support a reliable, zero-carbon electricity system.

Powering the Next Generation of Infrastructure

The electricity grid is undergoing its most significant transformation in a century. As renewables become the cheapest source of new power, the challenge is no longer producing clean energy, it is making it reliably available when and where it is needed, regardless of when the sun shines or the wind blows. Our iron-air batteries are uniquely designed to store renewable energy over multi-day periods, allowing clean electricity to become a dependable, around-the-clock backbone of the grid while reducing reliance on fossil-fuel peaker plants and building a more resilient, fully decarbonized power system.

This is a rare opportunity to join a company at the moment when technology readiness, customer traction, and market demand are converging. Ore Energy has already raised significant capital, built and tested its technology under real-world conditions, and is now moving toward large-scale commercial deployment. As we transition into this industrial implementation phase, we are building the team, systems, and capabilities required to scale our solution and help define how long-duration storage powers both the future grid and the next generation of industry and data infrastructure.

Our Culture & Beliefs

We believe impactful technology is built by talented people who are motivated by complex challenges, scientific rigour and strong execution. That is why we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to help shape a cleaner and more resilient energy future.

At Ore Energy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience drives innovation and success. Are you unsure if you meet all the requirements? Please do apply, we’d love to hear from you! Your unique perspective and skills could be exactly what we’re looking for.