[Hiring] R&D Testing Manager @Enapter

Role Description

We are looking for a Testing Manager (m/f/d) to join our R&D team focusing on stack development and validation in Pisa, Italy. Our team is considered a pillar of the technical business area. As an integral part of the development process, you will tackle a wide range of technical challenges in a highly dynamic and fast-paced environment. Be ready to make an impact!

If you are as passionate about changing the world as we are then you are in the right place!

• Coordinate a diverse team of engineers and technicians through all phases of testing campaigns: planning, execution, reporting, and delivering results on time and within scope.
• Ensure robust documentation by critically reviewing test plans and reports based on experimental activities.
• Report directly to and collaborate with the Vice President of Research & Stack Development regarding testing activities and subsequent follow-ups.
• Act as a key stakeholder in the execution of the R&D roadmap.
• Contribute actively to stack development using your expertise and deep understanding of functional requirements.
• Support the Quality and Customer Support departments with internal Non-Conformances (NCs) and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Adapt, optimize, and develop testing processes and protocols.
• Manage multiple Testing Laboratories, overseeing instruments and test rigs of varying sizes (from a few watts to tens of kW).
• Interface proactively with other departments, championing the interdisciplinary nature of the R&D Testing Team.
• Apply a critical, solution-oriented approach to resolve daily operational and technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for the part green hydrogen will play in tomorrow's world and Enapter's role in it.
• Education: Minimum MSc in Engineering disciplines, with a basic foundational knowledge of chemistry and electrochemistry.
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in product development, with proven industrial experience in R&D departments. Experience with electrochemical devices is a strong plus.
• Leadership: Previous experience in people management, with a proven ability to mentor and develop team members in fast-paced environments.
• Mindset: Open-minded with a hands-on approach. Comfortable closely overseeing experimental runs involving mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical systems.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of measurement devices, sensors, and industry best practices.
• Ability to elaborate logic flowcharts to enable control software development.
• Excellent grasp of broad engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mechanical and electrical engineering) and industrial test rig setups.
• Familiarity with hydrogen or other flammable gases (this will significantly speed up your onboarding).
• Proven ability to develop new ideas and transform them into practical, measurable deliverables.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence), and Python.
• Languages: Excellent communication skills with fluency in both English and Italian.

Benefits

• Opportunity to help shape the future of energy in one of the most dynamic companies in the hydrogen industry.
• Creative freedom and flexibility in how you work.
• Lunch tickets and access to nearby restaurants, as well as kitchens with coffee machines.
• Optional access to health insurance and a pension fund to support future savings goals.
• All newcomers receive Enapter merchandise that has been sustainably selected and sourced.
• Frequent celebrations of success with snacks and healthy treats in the office.
• An exciting working environment at our original R&D and production facility just outside of Pisa.
• A competitive salary package based on the market and what you bring to the table, paid sick leave, and 33.5 days paid leave (including holidays, permissions, and ROL) per year.