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

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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 xcskxlj 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

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