Mechanical Engineer — EPFL
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
EPFL · Sion (VS)
- Location
- Sion
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 37 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Mission We are offering a position as mechanical engineer in the Group of Energy Materials at EPFL, Sion.
Our highly interdisciplinary Lab (20 FTE, 1/3rd PhD students, 1/3rd postdocs, 1/3rd engineers) is part of the EPFL Mechanical Engineering Institute and specialised since 30 years in fuel cell and electrolysers, especially for high temperature (>600°C, solid oxide ceramics) and more recently also for low temperature ( We look to complement our engineer team.
We design and build stacks, and different customized test benches to characterize our fuel cells, electrolysers, and more complex integrated systems including heat exchangers, chemical reactors, gas recirculation, safety sensors etc.
- Mission We are offering a position as mechanical engineer in the Group of Energy Materials at EPFL, Sion.
- Our highly interdisciplinary Lab (20 FTE, 1/3rd PhD students, 1/3rd postdocs, 1/3rd engineers) is part of the EPFL Mechanical Engineering Institute and specialised since 30 years in fuel cell and electrolysers, especially for high temperature (>600°C, solid oxide ceramics) and more recently also for low temperature ( We look to complement our engineer team.
- Main duties and responsibilities More specifically, within our ongoing projects, you will:
- help to finalize our main demonstration installation (10/30 kW full seasonal storage)
Main responsibilities
- Main duties and responsibilities More specifically, within our ongoing projects, you will:
- help to finalize our main demonstration installation (10/30 kW full seasonal storage)
- help to construct our 30 kW chemical reactor (20 bar)
- deal with compression of H2, CO2, syngas (20-30 bar), and natural gas grid injection (5 bar)
- manage a 100-kW Power-to-Methane project including a novel electrolyser unit maintain and modify existing test benches
- support the design of new test benches (up to 30-50 kW / 50 bar)
- participate in the design of pressurised fuel cell / electrolyser concepts Profile MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Prior professional experience with process flow diagrams, P and HAZOP.
- Prior professional experience with pressurization.
- Prior familiarity with fuel cells, electrolysers, chemical reactors is a plus but not a must.
Application process
- Discounts on public transport Informations Your application should contain: A motivation letter Your detailed CV
- Names and contact information of 2 or more references willing to write a recommendation letter Application deadline: Apr 15th 2026 Contract Start Date: June 1st 2026 or as per mutual agreement Activity Rate Min: 80% Activity Rate Max: 100% Contract Type: yearly renewed Duration: up to 5 years Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
Contacts
- information
- For more information, please contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Company and context
- Enthusiasm, curiosity, motivation, reactivity, organizational skills, rigor in experimental work
- At least good command of English and preferably also of French (though not mandatory for French) We offer
- Employment at a renowned institution ranked among the leaders in engineering and technology
- Support for professional development through training and continuous learning opportunities
- Supportive and flexible work environment promoting work-life balance Language courses relevant to your role
- International multilingual working environment
Additional details
- manage a 100-kW Power-to-Methane project including a novel electrolyser unit maintain and modify existing test benches
- participate in the design of pressurised fuel cell / electrolyser concepts Profile MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Supportive and flexible work environment promoting work-life balance Language courses relevant to your role
- Discounts on public transport Informations Your application should contain: A motivation letter Contact information
Notes and original content
- manage a 100-kW Power-to-Methane project including a novel electrolyser unit
- maintain and modify existing test benches
- participate in the design of pressurised fuel cell / electrolyser concepts Profile
- MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Supportive and flexible work environment promoting work-life balance
- Language courses relevant to your role
- Discounts on public transport Informations Your application should contain:
- A motivation letter
- Your detailed CV
- Contact information
