Development Engineer

Gea Group; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career growth

Travel expense reimbursement

PME pension fund

Emplyment under CAO terms

Job summary

Grasso Technology Center Piston Compressors, part of the GEA Group, seeks a Development Engineer to create new compressor designs and bring them to production. You will focus on reliability, energetic efficiency, and cost optimization while coordinating design changes and test programs.

The role requires strong background in mechanical engineering, experience with compressors or rotating equipment, and proficiency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Affinity with compressor thermodynamics, flow dynamics, and rotating equipment.
• Interest in refrigeration and heat pump technologies.
• Experience in developing compressors, combustion engines, or similar mechanical systems is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in Dutch and English (German a plus).
• Experience with simulation tools, 3D design, FEM analysis, and CAD data management.

Responsibilities

• Development, engineering, coordination and implementation of design changes and new designs.
• Performing simulation, engineering calculations and cost price calculations.
• Making sketches, diagrams, 3D models and drawings for quotation, classification and production purposes.
• Making test programs.
• Providing data for manuals and documentation materials.
• Maintenance of design data in PLM system.
• Making and executing of project plans.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Flow dynamics

Rotating equipment

Simulation tools

3D design

FEM analysis

CAD data management

Creo

Analytical thinking

Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CAD data management

Job description

Are you the creative and innovative Development Engineer who wants to work with our team to bring a new generation of industrial heat pumps and refrigeration compressors to market? Will you help our customers become more sustainable with our energy-efficient and CO2-emission-free solutions?

For our historic factory in Den Bosch we are looking for a Product Development Engineer.

Responsibilities / Tasks

The primary responsibility of the development engineer is the creation of new designs for compressors, units, systems and components and making them ready for production with the target to further improve reliability, energetic efficiency and cost profile of the product.

Your responsibilities:

• Development, engineering, coordination and implementation of design changes and new designs

• Performing simulation, engineering calculations and cost price calculations

• Making sketches, diagrams 3D models and drawings for quotation, classification and production purposes

• Making test programs

• Providing data for manuals and documentation materials

• Maintenance of design data in PLM system

• Making and executing of project plans

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

• Affinity with compressor thermodynamics, flow dynamics, and rotating equipment.

• Interest in refrigeration and heat pump technologies.

• Experience in the development of compressors, combustion engines, or similar mechanical systems is considered a strong advantage.

• Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of German is a plus.

• Experience with simulation tools, 3D design, FEM analysis, and CAD data management systems. Experience with Creo is an advantage.

• Creative and innovative in solving technical challenges.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our offer:

You’ll be working in an innovative and technically challenging environment within a company that’s both historic and modern.

You’ll be part of a warm, knowledgeable, and close-knit team that takes pride in what we build together.

• Training opportunities and chances for career growth, including internationally.

• Employment terms in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Bargaining Agreement (CAO), including:

• A competitive salary and 8% vacation pay.

• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (full-time).

• Travel expense reimbursement.

• Enrollment in the PME pension fund.

About GEA

Grasso Technology Center Piston Compressors, part of the GEA Group, is a leading Dutch company (since 1858) that develops and manufactures complex refrigeration compressors and heat pumps for our customers worldwide, primarily in the beverage and food industries. With a continuous focus on innovation and market leadership, more than 100 expert and motivated colleagues work in the capital of Brabant in a modern (LEAN) work environment within a historic factory building.

What happens after you apply?

You’ll receive an email once your application has been processed. One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will review your application to see if it meets the job qualifications. If your application passes the initial review, you’ll be invited to a first interview, either virtually or in person. We usually make a decision after the second or third interview. Feel free to contact our team at any stage of your application process.