Test Engineer Intern

About  BlueHeart Energy BlueHeart Energy was founded in 2016 as a deep-tech company that has developed a new sustainable thermoacoustics technology to radically improve the performance of heat pumps, enabling them to evolve from being the best solution in the market to becoming the perfect solution. Our technology is a disruptive approach to generate heat and cold, with potential to revolutionize the whole industry. With our so-called Blue Heart' inside, heat pumps turn into affordable, silent and flexible devices, capable of working with wide temperature ranges suitable for both new and existing houses. Importantly, BlueHeart doesn’t require any refrigerants and doesn’t generate any CO2e emissions. The Internship Join our Testing Team and gain hands-on experience testing innovative heat pump technologies in a real laboratory environment. As a Test Engineering Intern, you will support the execution of tests on our different test benches and heat pump components, help troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to improving our testing processes. This internship is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, assembling equipment, operating laboratory setups, and learning how heat pump systems work. We are particularly interested in MBO students or practical-oriented engineering students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and develop technical skills in the HVAC and heat pump domain. Please note: To be eligible for this internship, you must be currently enrolled at a university in the Netherlands and remain enrolled as a student until at least February 2027 . What You'll Do Support daily testing activities on heat pump systems and components Operate and monitor laboratory test benches Assist with assembly, instrumentation, and preparation of test setups Troubleshoot test benches and support root cause investigations Collect and pre-analyze test data Help maintain test procedures and laboratory documentation Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methods and workflows Work closely with the Testing, Engineering, Controls, and R&D teams What We’re Looking For Currently studying MBO or HBO in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Energy Technology, or a similar field Basic knowledge of data analysis tools such as Excel or MATLAB Strong hands-on mentality and interest in practical engineering work Curious and eager to learn about heat pumps and sustainable technologies Comfortable working in a laboratory or workshop environment Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail Able to work independently and as part of a team Good English skills (spoken and written) Nice to Have Interest or experience in heat pumps, refrigeration, HVAC, or energy systems Experience with technical assembly, instrumentation, or testing activities What We Offer Internship allowance and travel allowance A friendly, international work environment Training and mentorship from experienced Test Engineers Hands-on experience with cutting-edge heat pump technology Access to mental health support via OpenUp Opportunity to develop practical engineering skills in a fast-growing climate-tech company Be part of a scale-up making a real impact on sustainability. Learn more about our mission here .