R&D Test Engineer

🌱 About NitroCapt

NitroCapt is a climate-tech company electrifying one of the world’s largest chemical processes, the nitrogen fertilizer process, using air, water and renewable energy as the only input. The result is not only the most sustainable nitrogen fertilizers, but also the most cost efficient – a true revolution!

Our award-winning solution provides a quick transition into a decarbonized nitrogen fertilizer industry with a business model that makes our customers more profitable than continuing with fossil-based fertilizers.

Position summary

We are looking for a hands-on R&D Test Engineer with strong practical mechanical skills to work directly with our experimental and pilot-scale systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving our pilot setup, ensuring reliable test execution and high-quality data collection.

This is a practical, equipment-focused role requiring strong hands-on mechanical competence and demonstrated experience working directly with industrial or experimental equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, operate and maintain experimental and pilot-scale process equipment.

• Prepare, execute, and monitor test runs, manage data collection and documentation.

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of process equipment including continues improvement of installation.

• Track and manage spare parts, components, and equipment condition.

• Ensure proper cleaning and readiness of systems between test campaigns.

• Manage installation and improvement of equipment (mechanical, piping, connections, etc.)

• Monitor and handle process components such as pumps, heat exchangers, valves, thermocouples, and pressure sensors.

• Work with fluid systems (liquid/gas), including piping and connection elements.

• Assist in diagnosing operational issues and improving system performance.

• Collaborate closely with engineering and process teams during testing and development.

• Ensure safety compliance.

• Close collaboration with different internal and external stakeholders (e.g. R&D, engineering, suppliers and partners).

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical education or experience (MSc or BSc with additional vocational training, or equivalent experience in mechanical engineering, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, automation, manufacturing, or a closely related technical field).

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a test/pilot production environment.

• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following process areas is of merit: Chemical processes, Radio systems, Mechanical design and manufacturing, high or low voltage systems, PLC programming.

• Excellent English skills (both written and oral). Proficiency in Swedish language is a plus.

• Highly hands-on and practical mindset, comfortable working directly with process equipment.

• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

• Able to work independently while maintaining good communication with the team.

• Strong problem-solving skills in operational and experimental environments.

• Detail-oriented, with a structured approach to work.

• Comfortable following procedures, safety rules, and operational standards.

• Willing and able to document work accurately, including test results and equipment status.

• Organized and disciplined in maintaining equipment, workspace, and records.

• Align with our team principles: PACE – Persistent, Active, Collaborative, and Evolving.

What we Offer

• A unique engineering challenge that has good chances to have a huge impact on the industry and global environment.

• To be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven, international team.

• An innovative entrepreneurial environment with possibilities to set your own and the company’s working processes and have a great influence.

• To work closely with some of Europe’s best researchers and engineers in our fields, in projects coordinated by NitroCapt.

• A generous option program, allowing to take part of a future economic growth.

• 6 weeks paid vacation per year.

• Occupational pension & Wellness benefit.