Apply for the new team!
Are you interested in being part of the next team and build the newest hydrogen powered boat?
Do you have what it takes to inspire the maritime sector by designing, building and racing an innovative boat that sails on hydrogen? Can you take our project to an even higher level together with a team of top performing students?
To apply, hand in your motivation letter and your CV via button down below.
The deadline is May 1st 2022 at 23:59h
If you have any questions or want to talk to our team member, send us a message! You can email to apply@hydromotionteam.nl or call +31 6 40 52 65 43
Functions in our team
We are still looking for teammember to complete the 2023 Hydro Motion Team. We are looking for motivated students to complete the Electronics and Operations departments.
Here you can read what the functions are about.
Engineering DepartmentsOur Engineering departments are each responsible for their own part of the boat: frrom designing to producing and testing. The departments will need to work closely together to make sure every piece fits together. There are four departments each with a chief to guide this integration process. The Chief Engineer will overlook this process and help wherever needed.
Electrical EngineerAs an electrical engineer, you and your department are responsible for the logic that powers the boat. The high voltage output of the fuel cell must be managed before it can be used to propel the boat forward. You and the other electrical engineers will design and build systems such as batteries, converters, communication buses, and more to achieve this goal. The electronics department is also responsible for making the "thinking" components of the boat. You will design PCBs and write software for the PCBs to control things like the steering wheel, dashboard, power management and the actuation of the hydrofoils!
Powertrain EngineerHydrogen is our source of energy for the coming year and the years after. We will use hydrogen to sail, race and even fly with our boat. The powertrain department is working on the design and all components concerning the hydrogen system. This includes the understanding and implementation of the fuel cell in our boat which generates electricity from hydrogen gas. You will have to think about the power management and safety. Besides this, our tank and fuelling system are of great importance: these are the connections from the tank to the fuel cell and the design that enables us to refuel with hydrogen gas. Lastly, the fuel cell generates a lot of heat while we are sailing. Therefore, the hydrogen department is responsible for the cooling system in our boat.
As the Chief Powertrain, you will lead the powertrain department to develop the hydrogen power system for the boat. You will be in charge of designing electricity generating system, fuel cell cooling system, hydrogen storage system and hydrogen gas refueling. You not only have knowledge of the powertrain system but are also a good communicator. You will work closely with Chiefs from electronics, vehicle dynamics, and hull and body to design a holistic power solution that is implementable
As the Chief Powertrain, you will lead the powertrain department to develop the hydrogen power system for the boat. You will be in charge of designing electricity generating system, fuel cell cooling system, hydrogen storage system and hydrogen gas refueling. You not only have knowledge of the powertrain system but are also a good communicator. You will work closely with Chiefs from electronics, vehicle dynamics, and hull and body to design a holistic power solution that is implementable
OperationsThe Operations department, is responsible for the professional communication of our team. Together with the financial and exposure managers, you work on the contact with both our partners and our public. You will maintain partner relations and create new relations. You are responsible for informing our public and keeping them up to date. You will also work on spreading our message and inspiring and activating your audience.
External relationsAs part of the external relations team, you will be busy with a lot of partner contact including many calls and emails to partners. First to make agreements and sign contracts, later to solve logistical and design problems that partners can help with. You will be the main contact person within the team for partners and therefore responsible for maintaining good partner relationships. You will also have to work closely with the financial manager to complete the budget for the boat.
ExposureAs part of the Exposure team you are responsible for the professional communication of our team. Together with the exposure manager, you work on the contact with both our partners and our public. In this way, you take care of promoting our project, vision and take everyone along with our team’s journey. Your activities can be very diverse. You make visual content like photos and videos, design promotion materials, write articles, have contact with the press, organise the big events during the year (Design Presentation, Boat Launch), manage our social media channels and website, design the wrap of the boat, create exposure during the race and much more.