Development Engineer – Reliability Responsible (f/m/div.)

Bosch Home Comfort Portugal; Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work system

Health insurance and medical office on

Free parking lot

Canteen

Job summary

Bosch Home Comfort Portugal is seeking a Development Engineer – Reliability Responsible to join our Aveiro team. The role focuses on driving quality prevention and product improvement, with responsibilities spanning design validation, test method development, and risk management within multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in a related engineering field, strong reliability testing experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical, Physics, Electronics or related field.
• Experience in technical product development (valued).
• Experience in reliability testing and validation (valued).

Responsibilities

• Drive quality prevention and product improvement sessions (e.g., FMEA).
• Plan and execute design validation tests.
• Analyze test results and communicate to development teams.
• Develop new test methods and rigs.
• Conduct technical and safety reviews in development projects.
• Moderate risk management meetings with teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reliability processes.

Skills

FMEA

DRBFM

Statistical methods

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field

Tools

IQPro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Engineer – Reliability Responsible (f/m/div.)

Job ID: REF297469G

Commissioned Task: According to agreement

Location: Aveiro, Portugal. Bosch Home Comfort – Home Comfort division – Engineering field – Hybrid work mode.

Contract type: Limited

Working time: Full-time

Job posted: 2026-09-30

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and moderate quality prevention and product improvement sessions (e.g., FMEA, DRBFM, risk assessments)
• Plan and execute design validation tests
• Analyze, present, and communicate test results to development teams
• Develop new test methods and test rigs
• Perform technical and safety reviews within product development projects
• Prepare and moderate risk management meetings with teams and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and reliability processes

Education

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field

Experience

• Experience in technical product development (valued)
• Experience in reliability testing and validation (valued)

Know‑how

• Knowledge of mechanical design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and/or electronics
• Understanding of statistical methods, component design, reliability testing, and material science
• Familiarity with technical risk management tools (e.g., IQPro – nice to have)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Working Methods And Style

• Results-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive attitude
• Good communication skills

Personality

• Team player
• Responsible and self-driven
• Ability to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

• Flexible work conditions
• Hybrid work system
• 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
• Flexible benefits platform
• Free parking lot
• Canteen
• Free Parking
• Supported employee car park on site, free bicycle parking in the courtyard, secure bicycle parking space for rent, e-bike charging stations
• Flexible and mobile working
• Flexitime and modern working time models ranging from part-time to job sharing, home office and incorporated window days off
• Wide range of health and sports activities
• Training opportunities & Certifications
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Company doctor on site
• Occupational health care and counselling by internal medical staff, free vaccinations, attractive health insurance, psychosocial and therapeutic counselling, personal health care, workshops and lectures on the subject of health, company pension scheme from the 3rd year at Bosch
• Discounted purchasing conditions with us and our partner companies, subsidised cultural and leisure events
• Catering facilities on site
• Healthy and tasty meals at subsidised prices in our company restaurant and cafeteria, free coffee in our coffee kitchens

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About Bosch

Welcome to Aveiro. Aveiro, the city of sweet egg pastries and beautifull canal and sea sceneries, is the location of Bosch Home Comfort in Portugal. Joining more than 1500 associates in manufacturing and research and development of water heating solutions. We have the global competence center for water heaters development in our site and an R&D engineering center where we develop new and innovative solutions for our products. Working for global projects and gathering two Bosch divisions, in Aveiro also develop software solutions for our Mobility Aftermarket division.

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 an 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.