Development & Test Engineer - Heat Pumps (f/m/div.)

Boschgroup; Cacia; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work conditions

Hybrid work system

Health insurance and medical services

Training opportunities & certificates

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Boschgroup in Aveiro is seeking an Development & Test Engineer to drive virtual testing and system-level validation for residential heat pumps. You will translate requirements into robust test cases, develop MATLAB/Simulink models, and correlate simulations with bench data.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and certification teams, support production ramp-up, and apply FMEA/8D/DRBFM to enhance quality. A hybrid work environment and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in system testing, physical simulation, or data correlation using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Proven ability to define test specs, data acquisition, and evaluate results.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration, fluids, or heat transfer; HVAC/heat pumps a plus.
• Familiarity with product development quality tools (FMEA, 8D, DRBFM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute virtual and system-level tests for residential heat pump systems.
• Create and apply validation strategies and test cases; correlate simulations with bench data.
• Coordinate product validation, certification support, and technical documentation.
• Support production ramp-up and align test methods with assembly constraints.
• Apply quality methodologies to drive continuous improvement in the portfolio.

Skills

Simulation & Virtual Testing

Validation & Test Planning

Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer

Quality Methodologies (FMEA/8D/DRBFM)

English Communication

Education

MSc/BSc in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Your contribution to something big: As our Development & Test Engineer, you will join our fast-growing, cross-functional product development team in Aveiro. You will be responsible for ensuring performance in our residential heat pumps, driving product development through virtual testing, system-level validation, and physical data correlation: Specify, develop, and execute virtual and system-level tests for residential heat pump systems. Develop and apply advanced MATLAB/Simulink-based models and virtual testing environments to simulate physical behaviors. Analyze product, customer, and safety requirements to translate them into robust, structured validation strategies and technical test cases. Design and run system validation plans, correlating virtual simulation results with real-world physical test bench data. Coordinate key product market-introduction activities, supporting product certification, physical verification, and technical documentation. Support production ramp-up activities and collaborate closely with manufacturing plants to ensure test methods align with assembly constraints. Apply product-engineering and quality methodologies (such as FMEA, 8D, and DRBFM) to drive continuous quality and optimization in our product portfolio.

What distinguishes you:

Education

M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Automation, or a closely related technical discipline.

Experience and Know-how

Simulation and Virtual Testing: Proven experience in system testing, physical simulation, or data correlation. Strong experience using MATLAB/Simulink or virtual testing environments is highly valued.

Validation and Test Planning: Practical experience in defining test specifications, test execution, data acquisition (DAQ), and evaluating test results.

Thermal Systems: Good knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, fluid dynamics, or heat transfer. Prior experience with heat pumps or HVAC systems is a major advantage.

Quality Methodologies: Familiarity with standard product development and quality tools, such as FMEA, DFMA, 8D, and DRBFM.

Languages

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required for cross-site collaboration and documentation.

Working Style and Methods

An analytical, structured, and problem-solving mindset with a passion for data accuracy.

Strong sense of ownership, proactive initiative, and a commitment to meeting project milestones.

Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate comfortably in an international engineering environment.

Personality

A collaborative team player who communicates with high clarity across diverse, multidisciplinary development groups.

Detail-oriented, curious, and excited about pioneering sustainable green technologies.

Work #LikeABosch includes:

• 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

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