Development Engineer – Heat Pumps (Focus: Refrigeration Technology)

Bosch Thermoteknik AB / Bosch; Tranås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plans

Health insurance

Employee discounts on Bosch products

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Bosch Thermoteknik AB / Bosch in Tranås is seeking a Development Engineer to drive innovation in refrigeration circuits for heat pump systems. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers, from initial concept to system validation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering with a strong background in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Bosch offers competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics required.
• Experience in selecting and testing refrigeration components.

Responsibilities

• Design and select refrigeration components for heat pumps.
• Collaborate with suppliers to adapt components.
• Develop test plans for system validation.
• Perform simulations for system improvements.
• Lead safety strategies and lifecycle projects.

Skills

Fluid mechanics knowledge

Thermodynamics understanding

Experience with refrigeration systems

Lab testing experience

Simulation tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Dymola

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Company Description

Bosch Thermotechnology AB in Tranås develops, manufactures, and sells advanced heat pumps that harness energy from nature's own resources - rock, water, and air. In Tranås, you'll find both our production unit and our competence and development center, where we constantly strive to stay at the forefront. Here we create smart solutions that simplify everyday life, contribute to a greener future, and provide our customers with safety and comfort. We believe in technology that makes a difference - technology that is Invented for life.

Your Role

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.

Your 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.

Location

Tranås, Sweden