Mechanical Design Engineer: Next-Gen Heat Pumps

Aira; Helsingborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new R&D Center in Berga, Helsing

International collaboration

Career advancement opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Aira is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help shape the future of clean energy through its next‑generation heat pump technology. You will drive the full development cycle from concept to detailed design, testing, verification, and manufacturing readiness, influencing product shape, performance, and cost.

You will design cutting‑edge mechanical solutions with a focus on robust, scalable designs, while collaborating across engineering teams and with industrial designers to realize CMF

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Design & Product Development, or equivalent.
• Experience with 3D tools to design mechanical components; SolidWorks proficiency is advantageous.
• Experience in consumer products involving electronics and embedded software.
• Experience in testing, reliability, and qualification of systems, in-house or on the partner side.
• Proven track record in transitioning designs into mass production with strong quality control.
• Experience in conceptual phase, physical prototyping, hands-on testing, and sustainability.
• Experience working closely with industrial designers.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint or Adobe to present ideas to diverse audiences.
• Open mindset and passion for startup environment with scaling ambition.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical parts and assemblies, Bills of Materials and component selections tailored for high‑performance heat pump systems and its accessories.
• Creating detailed technical documentation, including 3D models and 2D drawings (experience with PLM tools and SolidWorks is highly valued).
• Actively contributing to project meetings and reporting progress to product management, ensuring accurate planning, follow‑up, and monitoring of all activities within the designated area.
• Collaborating closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure compliance with customer needs, regulatory standards, and the overall product vision and requirements.
• Exploring and integrating innovative materials and tooling methods, for example within plastics and sheet metals, to enhance product quality, sustainability, and long‑term reliability.
• Designing enclosures for electronics, such as PCBAs and/or similar, by plastic injection molding and/or sheet metal.
• Working closely with industrial design, taking over A-surfaces, and realizing the CMF specifications.
• Collaborating with main suppliers and development partners.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product development

Mechanical engineering

SolidWorks

3D CAD tools

Electronics integration

Mass production

Prototyping

Sustainability

Industrial design collaboration

Presentation skills

Startup mindset

Education

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Design & Product Development

Tools

PLM tools

SolidWorks

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Aira is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to help shape the future of clean energy through its next‑generation heat pump technology. You will drive the full development cycle from concept to detailed design, testing, verification, and manufacturing readiness, influencing product shape, performance, and cost.

You will design cutting‑edge mechanical solutions with a focus on robust, scalable designs, while collaborating across engineering teams and with industrial designers to realize CMF