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We are looking for a Combustion Engineer to join our team of researchers and engineers. The role is a key part of developing a novel high temperature plasma technology aimed at the production of reactive nitrogen for multiple applications. You will work alongside a test centre that ensures minimal friction between your ideas and their execution, and you will be included in an international network of partners in the field of plasma technology. Your work will directly influence a process that dramatically improves the resource efficiency, sustainability and security of global food production.

Main tasks

You will be part of a team that develops plasma reactors with the ability to energize and contain unique air plasmas. Your contribution will impact all phases of development, from the concept stage, through testing and verification and ultimately industrialization:

• Plan and conduct material tests on novel reactor concepts, analyse test data and draw conclusions.
• Help increase the knowledge of the interface between materials and the different plasma conditions relevant for a plasma reactor.
• Transfer knowledge from industry and universities to N2 Applied and ensure practical applicability.

Qualifications 

You have knowledge of, and preferably experience with one or more of the disciplines below:

• High temperature materials and their properties related to thermal and electrical conductivity and electron exchange.
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability and willingness to learn new concepts.
• Electromagnetism and thermodynamics.
• High-temperature reactor design and high temperature catalyst features.
• Plasma physics/chemistry and plasma technology.

Personal qualities:

• Excellent people- and communication skills
• Proactive and innovative
• High ethical standards and integrity

What we offer:

• A central position in a company following the scientific path of one of the ground-breaking industrial innovations of Norway.
• A team of 40+ dedicated colleagues.
• A possibility to contribute to a process that will fundamentally improve today’s food production.
• A young company backed by strong shareholders, in the process of establishing a footprint in key European market.

People with diverse backgrounds and skillsets are welcome to apply for this position.

Workplace can be either Asker or at test centre in Svene in the vicinity of Kongsberg, Norway.  

Other expectations:

• Fluent written and spoken Norwegian and English
• Some travelling must be expected