Technology Area Leader: Heat Exchanger & CFD Innovator

Alfa Laval; San Bonifacio; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in San Bonifacio (VR) is seeking a Technology Area Leader to drive development of brazed heat exchanger technologies. You will translate customer needs into R&D requirements, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize performance through innovative design and process improvements.

The role involves international collaboration (mainly Sweden), strong thermodynamics knowledge, and CFD-based analysis to deliver high-value customer solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or related field.
• PhD or equivalent experience in the competence field is preferred.
• CFD simulations experience is required or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer applications to identify opportunities for product and process innovation.
• Participate in Technology Development projects with focus on thermal aspects.
• Perform thermal prognosis, test specs, evaluations and problem solving.
• Collaborate with R&D, Product Management, Sales and Manufacturing to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

CFD simulations

Heat exchanger knowledge

Thermodynamics

English communication

International collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical or related field

PhD (preferred)

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Alfa Laval in San Bonifacio (VR) is seeking a Technology Area Leader to drive development of brazed heat exchanger technologies. You will translate customer needs into R&D requirements, lead cross-functional teams, and optimize performance through innovative design and process improvements.

The role involves international collaboration (mainly Sweden), strong thermodynamics knowledge, and CFD-based analysis to deliver high-value customer solutions.