Technology Area Lead - Heat Exchanger Innovation (CFD)

Alfa Laval; Veneto; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in San Bonifacio (VR), Italy, is seeking a Technology Area Leader to drive the development of new heat exchanger technologies. You will translate customer needs into R&D requirements, lead cross‑functional teams, and influence project decisions with a strong focus on thermal performance.

The role demands mastering CFD simulations, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, with international collaboration (primarily Sweden).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree within Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related field), Physics or equivalent qualification
• Few years of working experience and/or PhD experience within the competence field
• Good knowledge of CFD simulations

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer applications to identify opportunities for product and process innovation
• Participate in Technology Development project as part of cross-functional project team with focus on the thermal aspects
• Thermal prognosis and analysis, thermal test specification, evaluations and problem solving are typical tasks
• CFD simulations involving heat transfer between fluids in 1ph- and 2ph flows (evaporation/condensation)
• Specify, follow tests and evaluate test results in our 2-phase test laboratory
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Product Management, Sales, and Manufacturing, to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Optimize product performance and value through innovative design and process improvements
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to heat exchangers.
• Identify and pursue innovation opportunities within product and process development
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support knowledge sharing and competence development within the organization
• International collaboration (mainly Sweden)

Skills

Heat exchanger design

CFD simulations

Thermodynamics

Cross-functional collaboration

English language

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Alfa Laval in San Bonifacio (VR), Italy, is seeking a Technology Area Leader to drive the development of new heat exchanger technologies. You will translate customer needs into R&D requirements, lead cross‑functional teams, and influence project decisions with a strong focus on thermal performance.

The role demands mastering CFD simulations, thermodynamics, and heat transfer, with international collaboration (primarily Sweden).