R&D Engineer – product maintenance focus

Alfa Laval Corporate AB; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Aalborg site in Denmark seeks an R&D Engineer focused on product maintenance and engineering changes, owning end-to-end design, assessment, and documentation to keep the marine energy portfolio performing at its best.

You will drive CAD-based development, evaluate supplier proposals, and perform risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZID/FMEA). You will also create detailed design documents to support manufacturability and future marine systems.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering or similar.
• Experience in a similar role involving design and development of systems and component selection.
• Demonstrated ability to manage changes in existing systems and products, including optimization and QA.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering changes related to mechanical and system design to maintain and improve the existing portfolio.
• Select components, write specifications, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Own changes from initiation to close-out and document impact across diagrams and docs.
• Create Technical Solution Descriptions for changes across diagrams, models and documents.
• Implement changes spanning P&IDs, component changes, and process changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and implement changes effectively.
• Design and develop marine systems and components (burners, boilers, heat exchangers, future fuels).
• Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, DFMEA) and produce guiding reports.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Collaboration

Communication

Structured work approach

System design changes

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Marine Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Vault

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the role

As an R&D Engineer with a primary focus on product maintenance, you will be the technical owner of engineering changes that keep our existing product portfolio performing at its best. Working at the heart of our engineering organization, you will drive mechanical and system design changes end-to-end — from initial assessment through implementation and documentation — while also contributing to exciting new development projects in marine energy systems.

You thrive working across functions, take ownership of technical decisions, and are energized by the challenge of improving complex systems in a collaborative environment.

What you do

Primary focus — product maintenance & engineering changes

• Drive the technical part of engineering changes related to mechanical and system design, maintaining and improving the existing product portfolio to ensure optimal performance and support organizational success
• Select the right components — including writing specifications and conducting technical evaluation of supplier proposals
• Assess and own how changes impact surrounding systems, taking full accountability for the change from initiation through to close-out
• Create Technical Solution Descriptions documenting the impact of changes across diagrams, models, and technical documentation
• Implement changes spanning P&IDs, component changes, process changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, working closely with colleagues to evaluate and implement changes effectively

You will also get the opportunity to

• Design and develop marine systems and components, including burners, boilers, heat exchangers, and future fuel systems
• Participate in and conduct research and risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, DFMEA), document findings, and deliver reports that guide key decisions
• Develop detailed design documents for both individual parts and complete products, ensuring quality and manufacturability
• Support internal R&D projects with continuous improvement, i.e. of, contributing to the successful realization of new marine energy solutions

About you

You're curious, ambitious, and passionate about innovation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to grow your skills while making a difference.

Must have

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• Experience in a similar role involving design and development of systems and component selection
• Demonstrated ability to thrive with tasks related to changes in existing systems and products — including component changes, optimization, quality assurance, and operational philosophies
• Natural ownership mindset — able to take technical decisions independently and see them through
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Structured approach to work with solid coordination skills
• Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or similar

Highly valued / nice to have

• Experience with burners, boilers, heat exchangers, scrubbers, or similar marine/industrial systems
• Familiarity with PLM software — Autodesk Vault and/or Siemens Teamcenter is a distinct advantage
• Exposure to risk assessment methodologies: HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, DFMEA

What's In It for You

At Alfa Laval, you'll be part of a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. We believe in empowering our people to make a real difference.

This role is based on our site in Aalborg in Denmark

For further information please contact:

Simon Jensen, Product Development Manager

[e-mail]

Divya Sharma, Talent Acquisition Partner,[e-mail]

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

We are looking forward to your application.