Refrigeration Engineer – Heat Pumps (f/m/div.)

Your contribution to something big:

As our Refrigeration Engineer, you will join our growing R&D product development team in Aveiro to design, optimize, and validate robust refrigeration circuits for our residential Air-to-Water heat pumps. You will translate complex performance, safety, and cost requirements into high-performing thermodynamic solutions- from initial concept definition to series production ramp-up:

• Develop and optimize refrigeration circuits and core thermodynamic components for residential heat pump outdoor units.
• Perform refrigeration cycle calculations and prepare experimental thermodynamic analyses to support key concept selection and design decisions.
• Create, review, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for refrigeration components, ensuring compliance with global performance and safety regulations.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate laboratory tests for refrigeration circuits and components, defining robust operating envelopes and system characteristics.
• Conduct failure diagnostics and root-cause analysis on refrigeration loops, defining and implementing corrective actions directly in the laboratory.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams during product industrialization, test-bench correlation, and mass production ramp-up.
• Participate in design reviews , safety risk assessments, and FMEA sessions to secure high product quality and reliability.

What distinguishes you

Education

• Master's, PhD, or equivalent university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering or a related technical discipline

Experience and Know-how

• Thermodynamics & Fluids: Deep, fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration cycles.
• System Design: Proven experience in the calculation, specification, design, and testing of residential or commercial refrigeration/HVAC systems.
• Laboratory & Measurement: Strong affinity with laboratory measurement, sensor integration, and control engineering, with hands-on experience handling prototypes and test bench setups.
• Refrigerants: Good knowledge of refrigeration application and experience handling natural refrigerants, particularly R290, is highly valued .
• Quality & Development Tools: Familiarity with product development standards and quality methodologies, such as FMEA, DFMA, and 8D.
• Simulation & IT Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with engineering software like MATLAB/Simulink is a strong advantage.

Languages

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Working Style and Methods

• A results-oriented, proactive, and highly analytical working style with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to take full ownership of your assigned deliverables and find solutions independently.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Personality

• An empathetic, collaborative team player who communicates with high clarity and works effectively across multidisciplinary and multi-site teams.

Work #LikeABosch includes:

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!