Development Engineer

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a curious and creative Mechanical Designer to join our BU SET Mechanical Design team in Flemingsberg, Sweden. You will develop new separator systems for Food & Pharma, Marine and Life science applications, participating in the full design process from concept to manufacturing documentation.

You collaborate across disciplines, use Creo and Windchill, and contribute to technical calculations, simulations, and manufacturing drawings.

Qualifications

• Relevant education and 2-4 years of experience as a mechanical designer in product development.
• Strong technical interest and understanding of the link between product development and customer needs.
• Experience with CAD and PDM systems (preferably Creo and Windchill).
• Experience with flow or cooling simulations and FEM is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of flow dynamics, castings, bearings, motors, drives, and challenges related to flow, heat and hydraulic is an advantage.
• Good command of both English and Swedish, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer High speed separators with creativity and precision.
• Prepare technical specifications and project documentation with attention to detail.
• Contribute to technical calculations and verifications to ensure quality and safety.
• Enhance existing solutions and develop new ones to drive innovation.
• Collaborate on design changes and supporting purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Assist with concept studies and participating in lab activities.
• Maintain and care for the existing product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, technical documentation, and product specifications in the PDM system.
• Maintain a customer's focus by continuously seeking new technical solutions, building knowledge, and developing methods and design guidelines.
• This includes customer visits for development projects and maintenance activities, such as claim investigations and customer adaptations.
• Ensure the quality of individual deliveries by staying up to date on relevant processes and instructions, adhering to project plans and schedules, performing self-checks, and initiating peer reviews.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of guidelines and ways of working.

Skills

Mechanical design

Creo CAD

Windchill

Flow simulations

FEM

English

Swedish

Product development

Education

Relevant education

Tools

PDM systems

Job description

Are you a curious and creative Mechanical Designer with a passion for technology? Do you want to contribute to innovative solutions that truly make an impact on people, customers, and the planet? This is your chance to make a difference at Alfa Laval! We are excited to welcome a Mechanical Designer to join our inspiring journey at Alfa Laval Business Unit Separation Technologies (BU SET) Mechanical Design in Flemingsberg, Sweden. Here, you'll continue to grow your career while we collaborate to create new separator systems for Food & Pharma and Marine applications.

About the job

You'll be part of a diverse team of 17 enthusiastic, engaged, and professional colleagues. You'll develop new separator systems for Food & Pharma, Marine and Life science applications. You'll be involved in the entire design process: from concept development and specification to detailed engineering, manufacturing documentation, testing, and product care.

Your responsibilities

• Design and engineer High speed separators with creativity and precision.
• Prepare technical specifications and project documentation with attention to detail.
• Contribute to technical calculations and verifications to ensure quality and safety.
• Enhance existing solutions and develop new ones to drive innovation.
• Collaborate on design changes and supporting purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Assist with concept studies and participating in lab activities.
• Maintain and care for the existing product portfolio.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing drawings, technical documentation, and product specifications in the PDM system.
• Maintain a customer's focus by continuously seeking new technical solutions, building knowledge, and developing methods and design guidelines.
• This includes customer visits for development projects and maintenance activities, such as claim investigations and customer adaptations.
• Ensure the quality of individual deliveries by staying up to date on relevant processes and instructions, adhering to project plans and schedules, performing self-checks, and initiating peer reviews.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of guidelines and ways of working.

Your skills

You're inquisitive, imaginative, and bring fresh energy and ideas to the team. Your genuine passion for technology shines through as you explore new approaches and embrace complex challenges. You thrive in close collaboration, are self-motivated, and balance both the big picture and the finer details. You appreciate working in an international, multicultural environment where everyone's voice is heard.

• Relevant education and 2-4 years of experience as a mechanical designer in product development
• Strong technical interest and understanding of the link between product development and customer needs
• Experience with CAD and PDM systems (preferably Creo and Windchill)
• Experience with flow or cooling simulations and FEM is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of flow dynamics, castings, bearings, motors, drives, and challenges related to flow, heat and hydraulic is an advantage
• Good command of both English and Swedish, spoken and written

What's in it for you?

A challenging position in an international, open, and friendly environment where we help each other grow. You value being part of a larger organization that develops important solutions, while occasionally having the opportunity to be more creative. You'll work in a brand-new office in Flemingsberg, easily accessible by public transport, with parking facilities and a modern bicycle garage. Our laboratory is among the most modern in Stockholm!

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing games is mandatory. As part of Alfa Laval's commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the preemployment process.

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Union information: Anders Jansson, Unionen, [e-mail]; Axel Schäring, Akademikerna, [e-mail]