Workplace Description 


The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and 
methods for generation, storage, and distribution of energy solutions at low 
environmental impact. This will be done in the perspective of energy 
sustainability, of systems and solutions that respect the environment and the 
quality of life, of solutions with a lower impact on health and on environmental 
pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on “Sustainable Energy” is based on 
the Decarbonization targets, which will demand for more flexibility of the 
energy system, through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and 
storage solutions, as enablers for the wide penetration of renewables.
Job Description 
SE Center is involved through the Battery and Electrification Technologies (BET) 
unit in the development of advanced battery technologies, from single cells to 
large modules and systems. The selected candidate will contribute to projects on 
the development and testing of functional components/systems of battery 
technologies, including Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs), Solid State Batteries 
(SSBs) and Lithium Batteries (LIBs). The activities will focus on: design and 
optimization of layouts and components for test benches and for battery systems, 
modeling and prototyping of battery stacks/modules, definition of testing 
protocols based on standards and safety procedures, testing and validation of 
cells, modules and battery systems.
In addition, the selected candidate will support the design and commissioning of 
new laboratory infrastructures of the Center SE that will be located in 
Rovereto.
The activities of the successful candidate will focus on: 
Design new customized test rigs (mainly for redox flow batteries, integrating 
power electronics, sensors, piping, pumps, heaters/coolers, etc) and supervise 
their construction;
Design and test components for redox flow batteries (bipolar plates, cells, 
stacks) also supported by 3D modeling tools (CFD, structural FEA);
Define test protocols based on test requirements, design of experiment, 
applicable standards and safety requirements;
Plan and perform electrical/electrochemical characterization and tests on cells, 
stacks/modules or/and battery systems, also producing technical reports;
Design, test and validate new energy storage systems focusing in particular on 
redox flow batteries and hybrid energy storage systems integrating different 
ESS;
Contribute to the selection and techno-economic evaluation of new laboratory 
equipment;
Support the design and commissioning of new laboratory infrastructures in 
Rovereto at Progetto Manifattura.
Job requirements


The ideal candidate should have:
MSc in Mechatronic, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or other equivalent 
background;
Know-how on batteries or electrochemical systems; 
Solid know-how on electrical testing, electrochemical techniques and accelerated 
tests for batteries based on practical laboratory experience (use of cyclers, 
potentiostats, climate chambers, etc); 
Experience in the design, operation and management of testing equipment and test 
rigs; 
Practical knowledge of 3D CAD (e.g., Solidworks) and CAE tools (e.g., Ansys 
Workbench, Ansys Fluent);
Some knowledge on process design, PFD and P&ID preparation;
High affinity for hands-on activities and the ability to identify and solve 
problems;
Data analysis skills (using e.g., python, Origin, etc.);
Good knowledge of written and spoken English;
Teamwork approach, good communication and relational skills. 

Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:
PhD in Engineering, Physics, or other related degrees with specialization on 
batteries;
Experience in battery system design (e.g., for  RFBs or LIBs);
Good knowledge of written and spoken Italian.
 

Employment
Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract 
Working hours: full time  
Gross annual salary: from about € 36.200 to € 41.400, depending on the 
background of the candidate
Start date: preferably June/July 2024
Duration: 2 years
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal 
car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation etc., 
supplementary pension and health fund, training courses, public transport, 
sports facilities, language courses fees. More info at 
https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/ 
Workplace: Povo - Rovereto (Italy)


Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing 
the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/). Please make sure that your application 
contains the following attachments (in pdf format): 
Detailed CV
Motivation Letter 

Application deadline: 28 May 2024

Please read our Recruitment Regulations before completing your application.
For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at  
jobs@fbk.eu.