Research Engineer/Junior Researcher - Energy Harvesting, MEMS & Self-Powered IoT for Smart Grids

Join the HEROGRID Horizon Europe Project and help develop the next generation of self-powered IoT systems for smart electrical grids .

The NEMESYS Group at IMB-CNM (CSIC) , in collaboration with Energiot , is seeking a highly motivated Junior Researcher / Research Engineer to contribute to cutting‑edge research in Energy Harvesting, MEMS, Wireless Sensor Systems and Smart Grid Technologies .

About HEROGRID

HEROGRID is developing innovative solutions for Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and smart power infrastructure monitoring through:

- Self-Powered Electronics

You will contribute to technologies that improve the efficiency, resilience and sustainability of future energy networks.

Your Main Responsibilities

- Research piezoelectric, vibration-based and magneto-mechanical harvesting technologies
- Design, simulate and characterize MEMS and low-power electronic systems
- Integrate wireless sensing solutions for smart grid applications
- Perform experimental validation under real-world and harsh environmental conditions
- Collaborate with leading European research centres, universities and industrial partners

Required:





- MSc or PhD in: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Physics, Microelectronics, Materials Science, Related disciplines
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Energy Harvesting, MEMS, Low-Power Electronics, Self-Powered Systems, Sensors and Actuators, Wireless Sensor Networks, IoT, Hardware Development
- Professional proficiency in English
- Strong teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

- Embedded Systems
- Wireless Communications for IoT

Why Join Us?

- Work on technologies with real impact on the future of sustainable energy
- Access Spain's largest Microelectronics and Nanotechnology Research Facilities
- Collaborate with IMB-CNM (CSIC), a leading research institute, and Energiot, an innovative deep-tech startup
- Opportunity to develop a PhD Thesis
- Hybrid work model
- International and multidisciplinary environment
- Collaboration with top European academic and industrial partners
- Career development in Energy Technologies, Microelectronics, MEMS and IoT

Application deadline: August 16th, 2026

📌 Research Engineer/Junior Researcher - Energy Harvesting for Smart Grids (Barcelona)
🏢 Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC)
📍 Barcelona