Full-Time

Laboratory Technician

Renewable Energy

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 8/4/27
Kiwa

Kiwa

1,001-5,000 employees

Water safety testing, inspection, certification

Compensation Overview

€30k - €35k/yr

+ Performance bonus + Welfare benefits + Meal vouchers + Birth and marriage bonuses

Padua, Province of Padua, Italy

Remote

Travel to clients and other Kiwa Group sites in Italy and abroad is required.

Bachelor's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office

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Requirements
  • A technical diploma in electrical, electrotechnical, or electronic studies and/or a degree in Electrical, Energy, Electronic, or Automation Engineering is required.
  • Two to four years of experience in testing or the production of electrical and electronic equipment is required, including laboratory work, testing and commissioning, validation, quality, research and development, or technical support.
  • Excellent English-language skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
  • Interest in renewable energy and electrical systems is required.
  • Basic knowledge of testing methodologies and common laboratory instrumentation is required.
  • Availability to travel to clients and other Kiwa Group sites in Italy and abroad is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform tests and checks on photovoltaic inverters, energy-conversion systems, and electricity-generation plants.
  • Analyze applicable regulations and technical requirements for products under evaluation.
  • Prepare, execute, and monitor test campaigns in accordance with reference standards.
  • Record and process test results and prepare technical reports.
  • Collaborate with national and international clients to analyze test results and support product certification.
  • Verify the correct operation of laboratory equipment and contribute to the continuous improvement of test methods.
  • Support the preparation and updating of technical documentation and operating procedures.
  • Collaborate with the technical team on developing new testing services and methodologies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Precision, analytical ability, and a propensity for teamwork.

Kiwa provides testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services to ensure the safety and quality of products and systems that touch people's lives. It assesses and certifies components and processes across water, energy, construction, and manufacturing, using rigorous testing and inspection to award certification that proves compliance. Kiwa differentiates itself through its long history starting with water safety, a broad cross‑sector expertise, and global reach backed by SHV Holdings, which supports its growth and reliability. Its goal is to give customers and the public trust by confirming that products and services meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rijswijk, Netherlands

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • In 2026, Kiwa added Sertio, PÜG, Valcert, Vesta, Electro-Test, and 360 Brandrådgivning.
  • Kiwa launched India Medical in 2026, expanding medical-device certification into a growing market.
  • Kiwa’s 2026 PVEL scorecard names 43 Top Performers, reinforcing its solar gatekeeper role.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 PVEL data showed 83% of manufacturers and 59% of BOMs failed at least once.
  • Solar module breakage rose in MSS and HSS, inviting customers to cut lab spending.
  • By 2027, PVEL pricing power erodes if manufacturers standardize around cheaper in-house testing.

What makes Kiwa unique

  • Kiwa’s 1948 water-safety origin still anchors trust in regulated testing and certification.
  • SHV’s 2021 backing funds acquisitions across Europe, medical devices, energy, and construction.
  • Kiwa PVEL’s independent scorecard shapes solar procurement with failure data, not marketing.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Sabbatical Leave

Commuter Benefits

Mental Health Support

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Headcount

6 month growth

30%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

30%
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