Development Engineer Heat Pumps (Focus: Refrigeration Technology)

Bosch Thermoteknik AB; Tranås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plans

Health insurance

Employee discounts on Bosch products

Job summary

Bosch Thermoteknik AB in Tranås, Sweden, seeks a Development Engineer to innovate and optimize refrigeration circuits in heat pump systems. You will design components, collaborate with suppliers, and lead safety strategies while ensuring robust system performance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering and possesses strong skills in fluid mechanics and refrigeration. Join us in a dynamic team setting with flexible working conditions and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, preferably with emphasis on thermodynamics or refrigeration.
• Knowledge in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and refrigeration.
• Experience in selecting, testing, and validating refrigeration components.

Responsibilities

• Design and select refrigeration components based on requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to adapt components.
• Take ownership of system performance KPIs.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Refrigeration systems

Simulation tools (Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or related field

Tools

Lab test rigs

Measurement tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Development Engineer, you will drive innovation and optimization of refrigeration circuits in our next-generation heat pump systems. From concept through validation, you will ensure that system performance meets customer expectations. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and suppliers in an international, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• You design and select refrigeration components based on system requirements.
• You collaborate with suppliers to adapt components to our needs.
• You take ownership of system performance KPIs.
• You develop and execute test plans to verify system targets.
• You perform simulations to iterate designs and solve technical challenges.
• You work on new concepts and support patent applications.
• You lead or participate in safety strategies, risk assessments, and lifecycle improvement projects.
• You contribute to building internal know‑how, training colleagues and shaping technical roadmaps.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field, preferably with a focus on thermodynamics or refrigeration.

Technical Skills: Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and refrigeration. Experience in selecting, testing, and validating refrigeration components and systems. Comfortable working in a lab environment with test rigs and measurement tools. Ability to read and write technical documentation and specifications. Familiar with simulation tools (e.g., Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink); experience modeling refrigerant systems is a plus. Knowledge of technical standards and legal requirements related to refrigeration (e.g., EN14511, EN14825, Ecodesign, F-Gas, PED) is valued. Familiarity with agile development processes is a plus.

Personal Traits: You are a hands‑on problem solver with a solution‑oriented mindset. You are analytical, detail‑focused, and thrive in a structured development environment. You take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and push ideas forward. You are enthusiastic about exploring new technologies and concepts. You communicate clearly, welcome feedback, and maintain an open mindset. You enjoy working in an international team within an agile, cross‑functional setup.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension plans, health insurance, and other benefits according to the collective bargaining.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options (depending on role).
• Employee discounts on Bosch products.