Development Engineer - Materials (f/m/div.)

Bosch Group; Cacia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site medical office

Training opportunities

Career progression

Discounts on Bosch products

Sports activities

Job summary

Bosch Aveiro, a major production site for Home Comfort, is seeking a researcher to investigate sustainable materials for air-to-water heat pump applications. Expect hands-on materials characterization, acoustic testing, and model-based analysis to enhance system performance.

The role emphasizes experimental setup, data analysis, and documentation, with collaboration across disciplines to support engineering decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a technical field (Materials Science/Mechanical Engineering).
• Knowledge of material characterization and sustainability requirements.
• Good understanding of acoustic principles and their engineering applications.
• Experience in setting up tests, experiments, and structured test plans.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis to interpret results.
• Understanding of rotating machinery and related hardware/testing.
• Proficient with Excel and MATLAB/Simulink for engineering tasks.
• Structured, proactive, detail-oriented; strong team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Material Investigation & Characterization for heat pump applications.
• Acoustic Characterization of materials and components.
• Sustainability assessment based on databases and material properties.
• Apply model-based methods and simulations to improve acoustics.
• Prepare experimental setups and perform data acquisition.
• Define structured test plans for acoustic property evaluation.
• Analyze data and document results for engineering decisions.

Skills

Materials science

Acoustic principles

Data acquisition & analysis

Experimentation

Modeling & simulation

Rotating machines knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Education

Master's in Materials Science or related

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Excel

Lab instrumentation

Job description

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: Home Comfort

Company Description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

You will contribute to an industrial research project focused on the investigation and characterization of sustainable materials for air-to-water heat pump applications. You will combine experimental work, data analysis, and model-based methods to evaluate materials and components, supporting the development of improved acoustic and functional performance. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Material Investigation & Characterization: Investigate, characterize, and analyze materials for heat pump applications, evaluating relevant material properties and their potential impact on system performance.

Acoustic Characterization: Perform acoustic characterization of materials and components, assessing their behaviour and contribution to the acoustic performance of heat pump systems.

Sustainability Assessment: Investigate and assess material sustainability based on available databases, material properties, and applicable sustainability requirements.

Simulation & Model-Based Methods: Apply model-based methods and simulation tools to analyse and support improvements in acoustic performance.

Experimental Testing: Prepare experimental setups, perform testing activities, and carry out data acquisition to support material and component evaluation.

Test Planning: Define and elaborate structured test plans and experiments to evaluate the acoustic properties and performance of components used in heat pump systems.

Data Analysis & Documentation: Analyse experimental and simulation data and prepare clear technical documentation, translating results into relevant insights to support engineering decisions.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education: Master's degree or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable technical field.

Material Expertise: Knowledge of material characterization, including relevant material properties and sustainability-related requirements.

Acoustic Knowledge: Good understanding of acoustic principles and wave propagation, with an interest in applying this knowledge to engineering applications.

Testing & Experimentation: Understanding of testing techniques and methodologies, with experience in preparing experimental setups, performing tests, and defining structured test plans.

Data Acquisition & Analysis: Experience with data acquisition and analysis, with the ability to interpret experimental results and support technical conclusions.

Technical Knowledge: Understanding of rotating machines and experience working with hardware and/or laboratory testing activities.

Digital Tools: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink for engineering, testing, or simulation activities.

Working Style: Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to take responsibility for your own work and independently propose solutions.

Teamwork & Communication: Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Additional Information

Exchange with colleagues around the world

Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

Sports and health related activities

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