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System Engineer

    • Eindhoven, Netherlands
  • €3,000 - €5,400 per month
  • Technical Team
  • Medior

Build smart systems that move sustainable energy forward

Job description

As a System Engineer at RIFT, you work at the intersection of innovation, system design, and practical implementation. You connect automation, architecture, and execution into one integrated system. With a clear eye for standards, safety, and functionality, you help scale Iron Fuel Technology into industrial reality, working closely with technical teams and external partners.

What you'll do as a System Engineer

  • Serve as system lead within technical projects, with a focus on process automation

  • Define and manage technical specifications for hardware and software components

  • Identify technical risks and translate them into workable solutions

  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations (e.g. ISO, IEC SIL, Atex)

  • Align with suppliers and partners on quotations, detail engineering, and execution quality

  • Document system decisions and ensure consistent communication across teams and contractors

  • Collaborate with project management and engineering to translate requirements into planning and execution

Job requirements

What you bring as a System Engineer

  • At least 3 years of experience in system engineering within industrial or process environments

  • Knowledge of process automation, control systems, and system integration

  • Ability to quickly identify risks and take a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach

  • Experience in drafting and managing technical documentation and standards

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate between internal and external stakeholders

  • Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial automation, electrical engineering, or similar

  • Experience with system architecture in complex project settings (e.g. EPC environments)

  • Familiarity with the integration of mechanical, electrical, and software design

Why RIFT?

RIFT is an innovative start-up working on the commercialization of Iron Fuel Technology, a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels for heat-intensive industries. In this way, we contribute to reducing global CO₂ emissions and accelerating the energy transition. Working at RIFT means being part of a dynamic, diverse, and driven team. Here, you will have the opportunity to shape the future and fully engage in challenging projects. We offer plenty of room for personal development, actively promote teamwork, and provide flexible working hours. You can find all the benefits of working at RIFT on our homepage.


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