Product Development Engineer (m/f/d)

KRAHN CHEMIE GMBH; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

KRAHN Specialty Fluids in Gothenburg is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive the next generation of fluids from laboratory concept through scale-up to industrial production. You will work across functions, take ownership of ideas and turn them into robust technical solutions with clear business impact.

The role combines formulation chemistry, corrosion protection and application development, with the freedom to explore new technologies and contribute to an international

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field.
• At least 2 years of laboratory, formulation or product-development experience with a structured approach to planning and testing.
• Fluent in Swedish; professional working proficiency in English for international collaboration.
• Knowledge of formulation chemistry, physical chemistry, materials or corrosion is valuable.
• Experience with heat transfer fluids, corrosion inhibitors or industrial cooling is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new and existing product formulations.
• Investigate how formulation parameters influence performance and long-term reliability.
• Plan, develop and evaluate laboratory testing methods, including corrosion, stability and ageing.
• Explore new technologies and applications and translate opportunities into development projects.
• Drive laboratory-to-production scale-up together with Production and Technical colleagues.

Skills

MSc in Chemistry

Laboratory work

Analytical skills

Swedish language

English communication

Education

MSc in Chemistry or related field

Job description

KRAHN Specialty Fluids is based in Gothenburg and has served international customers for 30 years in cooling and fire-protection applications. Our products combine thermal performance with a strong environmental profile and are used in demanding applications worldwide. We are a small, agile organization with flat structure and short decision paths. You will work closely across functions, take ownership of your ideas and have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our products and future development. KRAHN Specialty Fluids AB is part of the KRAHN Group, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Develop next-generation fluids. Build technical capability. Turn ideas into products.

To strengthen our technical organization in Gothenburg, we are looking for a Product Development Engineer (m/f/d) on a fulltime basis. You will develop the next generation of KRAHN Specialty Fluids products and technical capabilities – from laboratory concept through scale-up and industrial production.

The role combines formulation chemistry, experimental work, corrosion protection and application development, with the freedom to explore ideas that can strengthen our product portfolio, know-how and technical independence.

What does a working day look like?

Your day may involve evaluating new formulations, comparing properties such as freezing behavior, viscosity or stability, testing new functional components or discussing raw-material alternatives with suppliers. You could also develop test methods, study new technologies or plan the next step from laboratory trial to pilot and production scale.

The common thread is turning chemical understanding and experimental data into robust technical solutions with clear business potential.

Why this role is exciting

• Shape the next generation of sustainable technical solutions.
• Build new know-how in formulation, corrosion protection and testing.
• Take ideas from laboratory concept through scale-up and industrial implementation.
• Work closely with Production, Technical, Quality, Sales, suppliers and customers in an international specialty-chemicals environment.
• Explore new technologies, applications and market opportunities with room to take initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimize new and existing product formulations.
• Investigate how formulation parameters influence performance and long-term reliability.
• Evaluate alternative raw materials, functional components and manufacturing methods.
• Plan, develop and evaluate methods for laboratory testing, including corrosion, stability, ageing, material compatibility and thermal properties.
• Explore new technologies and applications and translate promising opportunities into development projects.
• Drive laboratory-to-production scale-up together with Production and Technical colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Specialist – Production & Applications, using production and field data to guide product improvements and future development.

Your profile

• MSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physical Chemistry or a comparable field.
• Preferably at least 2 years of relevant laboratory, formulation or product-development experience. Strong understanding of experimental work and a structured approach to planning, documenting and interpreting tests.
• Knowledge of formulation chemistry, physical chemistry, materials or corrosion is valuable.
• Curious and innovative, with the discipline to turn ideas into reproducible results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and across functions.
• Fluent in Swedish. Professional working proficiency in English is required as the role involves international collaboration.
• Experience with heat transfer fluids, corrosion inhibitors, industrial cooling, patents/IP or food-approval requirements is an advantage.

Ready for the next step?

Qualifications are important, but we place strong emphasis on personal suitability, curiosity and the ability to turn technical questions into practical solutions.