Test Engineer (d/f/m) - Drinking Water Hygiene & Safety

z_Grohe; Hemer; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NRW metal industry pay scale

On-site health management

Health services & Cashback

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee discounts

Modern company restaurant

Job summary

z_Grohe in Hemer, within the Research & Development department, is seeking a Test Engineer (f/m/d) on a 20-hour-per-week basis to develop hygiene concepts for drinking water systems.

You will design new hygiene technologies and take full responsibility for the process—from requirements analysis to hygienic system design—advancing our knowledge in hygiene and cleaning technologies. Fluent English is required, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Biotechnology, Hygiene Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Solid knowledge of hygiene regulations and standards for drinking water applications.
• Several years of experience in the conceptual design of end-user or industrial products in drinking water systems or beverage dispensers with a focus on hygiene.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to evaluate complex hygienic systems both functionally and economically.
• Clear, goal-oriented communication in interdisciplinary project teams; structured and self-driven with high quality awareness.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop hygiene concepts for drinking water systems and evaluate them for function and economy.
• Design new hygiene technologies and product concepts to expand the portfolio.
• Take full responsibility for the process—from requirements analysis to hygienic system design.
• Contribute to advancing hygiene and cleaning technologies for drinking water systems.
• Develop strategic concepts for monitoring and maintenance of drinking water hygiene.
• Plan and support statistical tests and test series for components and products per hygienic standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Biotechnology or related engineering degree

Job description

Join our team in experimental development within the Research & Development department at our Hemer site. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Test Engineer (f/m/d) working part-time (20 hours/week) to take on the following exciting and diverse responsibilities:

• You will develop hygiene concepts for drinking water systems and evaluate them from both functional and economic perspectives.

• You will design new hygiene technologies and product concepts to expand and optimize our product portfolio.

• You will take full responsibility for the entire process—from requirements analysis and the creation of functional concepts to hygienic system design.

• You will contribute to the advancement of our expertise in hygiene and cleaning technologies for drinking water systems.

• You will develop strategic concepts for the monitoring and maintenance of drinking water hygiene, such as cleaning methods for drinking water systems.

• You will plan and support statistical tests and test series for components and products based on hygienic standards.

Your profile:

• Degree in Biotechnology, Hygiene Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

• Solid knowledge of hygiene regulations and legal standards related to drinking water applications or beverage dispensers.

• Ideally, several years of experience in the conceptual design of end-user or industrial products within drinking water systems, beverage dispensers, or sparkling water appliances, with a strong focus on hygiene.

• You bring strong analytical thinking skills and are able to evaluate complex hygienic systems both functionally and economically.

• You are a true team player and impress with clear, goal-oriented communication in interdisciplinary project teams. You work in a structured and self-driven manner with a high level of quality awareness.

• You are fluent in English, written and spoken.

What we offer:

• Attractive compensation in line with the collective agreement for the metal and electrical industry (NRW), including additional company benefits.

• Comprehensive health management, including an on-site fitness room, local and digital health services, Health Cashback, and Hansefit membership.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We offer equal opportunities for all individuals and support your personal development.

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits, such as discounts on travel, fashion, media, mobile phones, and more.

• A highly motivated, appreciative, and international team that inspires you and offers opportunities to learn and grow.

• A modern company restaurant to ensure your well-being during the day.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application via our softgarden application portal!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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