Title:  Combustion Systems Development & Lab. Operator

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician – Combustion Systems Development & Laboratory Operations to join our Downstream Team to ensure the seamless management of our combustion laboratory (Tenova LAB), the development and design of combustion systems and burners, the execution of tests and related reports, and a sound filing system in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.

You will carry on the following activities:

• Operational laboratory management: manage the plant on-site, supervise daily operations, monitor system parameters and perform technical interventions.
• Test bench setup: Prepare test rooms, equipment, and measurement systems required for experimental activities.
• Test execution: Conduct combustion tests with other technicians, 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 ensure the update and proper management of the burner archive and historical data.
• R&D activities: Design, develop and optimize combustion systems and burners, including the design of prototypes and custom-made burners for specific projects.

Required profile:

• Technical/ITS diploma (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Thermotechnical) or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Energy, Mechanical Engineering, or similar).
• 2–3 years of experience in technical laboratories or experimental plants, preferably in the energy, thermal systems, or combustion sector, is preferred.
• 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 is a string plus, such as experience in ISO 9001 / ISO 45001 certified environments and valid gas technician certification or electrical safety training (e.g., PES/PAV equivalent).
• knowledge of 2D and 3D mechanical design and of PLM software (Autocad and Inventor);
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
• Teamwork and collaboration in multidisciplinary environments.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving attitude.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel.

Workplace: Castellanza

Interested candidates in the position please apply by the Career section on Tenova website (www.tenova.com).