Student assistant for electronics development

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; København; On-site; DKK 207,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH is seeking a student assistant to join its R&D Decanters team in Søborg. You will work under a senior engineer to develop concept electronics, design PCBs (schematics + layout), and program microcontrollers, while performing hardware bring-up and debugging using oscilloscopes and data loggers.

English communication is required as part of a global organization. The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering fields, hands-on electronics work, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Study in electrical or mechatronic engineering with a strong theoretical base and hands-on practice.
• Hands-on experience with electronics and PCB design required.
• Proficient in English spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Concept development of custom electronics for decanters.
• Test, evaluate, and select components; PCB design and layout.
• Soldering, rework, probing, and debugging during hardware bring-up.
• Develop tests and simulations to validate PCBs and electronics.

Skills

PCB design

Electronics hands-on

Soldering

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Electrical/mechatronic engineering student

Tools

Altium Designer

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.Alfa Laval R&D Decanters is searching for a skilled student assistant who would like to be part of expanding our technological knowledge and make an impact on the future development of decanters.About the jobIn close cooperation with a senior engineer in R&D, you will engage in the following tasks:Concept development of custom electronicsTest, evaluate and select new componentsDesign of digital and analog PCBs (Schematics + Layout, Altium Designer)Programming of microcontrollers (ESP32 and Raspberry Pi / Linux)Hardware bring-up and debugging, incl. soldering, reworking, probing etc.)Development of ideas, calculations, tests and simulationsDevelop and execute tests to validate custom PCBs, by measuring and analyzing, using oscilloscopes, data loggers, etc.Who you areAs a person you are open and informal, enjoy communicating and interacting with your colleagues, and are used to working in project teams across multiple engineering fields.You have a systematic approach to your work and will enjoy supporting our PCB innovation.What you knowWe imagine that you study electrical / mechatronic engineering, and have a deep interest in innovation and product development within electronicsYou have a theoretical background within electrical engineering and have a flair for putting your knowledge into practice. You understand electrical circuits on a theoretical level while also having hands on experience working with electronics and custom PCB design.As part of a global organisation, speaking and writing English is a prerequisite.The job is based in Søborg.We offerAn exciting position where you will work closely with other highly engaged colleagues on securing our customers world class solutions.A job in a growing international organization with many contacts and carrier opportunities and a result-oriented working environmentFor more information, please contact Kristian Pilemann-Lyberg, Technology Manager, R&D at [e-mail] or Nilanka Sooriyampola, Early in Career Lead - Nordics at [e-mail] submit your application with your Motivation Letter and CV no later than October 11th, 2026. We will close the job ad early if we find the right candidate as we will be continuously evaluating the applications.At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Copenhagen or have an established presence in the area.We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).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.#LI-NS1