Application Specialist - Heat Transfer

Incluso Lund; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Incluso Lund seeks an Application Specialist – Heat Transfer to join our Lund, Sweden team. You will deliver technical solutions and quotations, working with sales and engineering to ensure competitive outcomes.

The role focuses on heat exchanger technology, thermal design, and cross‑functional collaboration across regions, with a strong emphasis on standards and continuous improvement. The position is on-site in Lund.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in heat exchanger applications or thermal systems.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics and industrial process requirements.
• Experience in technical sales support, application engineering, or proposal engineering preferred.
• University degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to develop optimized heat exchanger solutions (thermal design, material selection, configuration).
• Prepare accurate and competitive technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose and manufacturable with performance and cost targets.
• Collaborate with sales, project management and engineering to support tendering and order execution.
• Contribute to technology vision within heat exchanger applications and related process tech.
• Assure correct selection and application of heat exchanger technologies in projects and processes.
• Support development of product competitiveness through technical improvements and Innovation.
• Contribute to technology value creation including IP awareness and input.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermal design

Process engineering

Technical sales support

Cross-functional work

Education

Mechanical/Chemical/Process Eng degree

Job description

We seek an Application Specialist – Heat Transfer to join a global company in Lund, Sweden.

Job Summary

The Application Specialist – Heat Transfer is responsible for delivering fit‑for‑purpose technical solutions and quotations to internal stakeholders, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with customer needs and company strategy. Acting as a key technologist within the heat exchanger domain, this role contributes to the development, application, and optimization of technologies. The role secures technical excellence in solution design while supporting project execution, knowledge development, and continuous improvement of methods, standards, and practices.

What You Will Do

• Analyze customer and internal stakeholder requirements to develop optimized heat exchanger solutions (thermal design, material selection, configuration).
• Prepare accurate and competitive technical proposals and cost estimates.
• Ensure solutions are fit‑for‑purpose, manufacturable, and aligned with performance and cost targets.
• Collaborate with sales, project management, and engineering teams to support tendering and order execution.
• Contribute to technology vision upon request, particularly within heat exchanger applications and related process technologies.
• Assure correct selection and application of heat exchanger technologies in projects and processes.
• Support development of product competitiveness through technical improvements and innovation.
• Contribute to technology value creation, including intellectual property (IPR) awareness and input.

Competence Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Build, share, and develop expertise within the heat exchanger competence area (e.g., thermal calculations, fouling behavior, hygienic design).
• Participate in internal networks and actively contribute to knowledge exchange across functions and regions.
• Support key competence mapping and continuous development of technical capabilities.

Process Improvement & Standards

• Contribute to setting and improving standards, guidelines, and best practices in application engineering.
• Identify improvement opportunities in tools, methods, and processes for quotation and design.
• Support resolution of technical issues and apply lessons learned to future solutions.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience developing expertise in heat exchanger applications, thermal systems, or process engineering.
• Deep understanding of heat transfer principles, fluid dynamics, and industrial process requirements (e.g., food, dairy, beverage, or similar industries).
• Experience in technical sales support, application engineering, or proposal engineering is highly preferred.
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to translate complex technical requirements into clear and practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working cross‑functionally in an international organization is an advantage.
• Requirements: Civilingenjör, produktion, maskin – 5 års erfarenhet eller mer.
• Requirement: English language proficiency.

Contract Details

This is a full‑time consultant assignment through Incluso, starting in September 2026. The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension. The position is fully on‑site in Lund.

Next Steps

Please submit your CV as soon as possible, as we will review applications on an ongoing basis.

For more information about this role, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Karin Persson.

Incluso AB