Do you want to be part of a diverse and motivated team that aims to change the energy sector? We’re building our first energy storage plant to take our technology rapidly from lab to market – come join our journey to make the globe greener!

We want to ensure a world where sustainable energy is always available. To be successful, we need engaged and talented people to help us design, develop and build our grid-scale thermal energy storage solution based on molten salts. The storage solution will greatly improve the integration of sustainable energy in the energy system.

THE ROLE

At Hyme, we’re looking for a team leader for our Mechanical Engineering team , who will thrive in a challenging role where overview, proactivity and adaptability to shifting priorities is needed. As the Team Lead of Mechanical Engineering at Hyme, you will play a key role in developing our energy storage solutions which are based on molten hydroxide salts. The position is in our Engineering Team, but you will naturally interact closely with our entire organisation and with external stakeholders.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management: Lead team in developing thermal energy storage system across design, prototyping and demonstration projects.
Team Development: Guide and develop a growing team of engineers in a startup environment while ensuring high competence and performance standards among colleagues.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with the business development and leadership team to define product requirements and development plans for Hyme energy storage solution, as well as presenting the new product in the market.
Technical Problem Solving: Resolve complex engineering issues.
Relationship Building: Foster trust, communication, creative thinking and team cohesion.
Well-being Advocacy: Promote work-life balance.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Educational foundation: Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
Proven experience: 5+ years managing engineering teams, 10+ years in technical roles.
Experience in designing complex systems in harsh environments.
Track record of successful leadership and project delivery.
Background in manufacturing or process industries preferred.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Leadership: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Communication: Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Strategic Planning: Ability to balance strategic thinking with attention to detail.
Perseverance: Stamina for long-term projects.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

WHAT WE OFFER

The chance to Impact the global energy landscape.
A broad and exciting role with a lot of responsibility and influence in a young, growing company.
Flexible hours and a flat social hierarchy.
International, inclusive team culture.
Opportunities for personal and career development.
A varied social calendar driven by team members (game nights, sports groups, summer company trips, family events, etc.).

ABOUT HYME

At Hyme, we are developing and bringing to market a new concept for molten salt energy storage based on hydroxide salts. We want to ensure that sustainable energy is always available both in the utilities sector and also in the industrial sector. Our success will be entirely due to a brilliant and passionate team of employees – a team we are currently in the process of building with world-class talent to achieve global impact.

WHERE

We are based in Denmark, a country known for its high quality of life and extensive social welfare system. Read about all the benefits of living in Denmark in here . Intrigued? Please submit a motivational letter and CV. We evaluate candidates on a running basis and look forward to reading your application. We look forward to changing the energy landscape together.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Reuben Munnee, Head of Engineering, on +45 31209827, if you’d like to know more about the position.

Mechanical Engineering Team Lead