Laboratory Technician – Combustion Systems Development & Laboratory Operations (Tenova)
Tenova is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Downstream Team and manage the combustion laboratory (Tenova LAB). The role includes design of combustion systems and burners, execution of tests, reporting, and maintaining a sound filing system in line with laboratory policies.
Responsibilities

Operational laboratory management: manage plant on-site, supervise daily operations, monitor system parameters, and execute technical interventions.
Test bench setup: prepare test rooms, equipment, and measurement systems required for experimental activities.
Test execution: conduct combustion tests with colleagues, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
Reporting: draft detailed reports following the tests.
Maintenance coordination: plan and oversee ordinary and extraordinary maintenance activities, liaising with internal and external service providers.
Safety procedures: draft, update, and enforce operational and safety procedures in compliance with applicable regulations.
Equipment data management: maintain up-to-date records of installed equipment and instrumentation, and manage burner archive and historical data.
R&D activities: design, develop, and optimize combustion systems and burners, including prototypes and custom-made burners for specific projects.

Qualifications

Technical/ITS diploma (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Thermotechnical) or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Energy, Mechanical Engineering).
2–3 years of experience in technical laboratories or experimental plants, preferably in the energy, thermal systems, or combustion sector.
Knowledge of combustion principles and thermal plant operation.
Experience with measurement instruments and data acquisition systems.
Basic electrical and/or mechanical maintenance skills.
Familiarity with safety standards in industrial/lab environments.
Experience with maintenance or inventory management software; ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 certification and gas technician certification or electrical safety training is a plus.
Knowledge of 2D and 3D mechanical design and PLM software (Autocad and Inventor).
Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
Teamwork and collaboration experience in multidisciplinary environments.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving attitude.
Fluent in English, written and spoken.
Willingness to travel.

Workplace
Castellanza
Apply via the Career section on the Tenova website: www.tenova.com. Job ID: 00007566.
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