R&D Test Engineer: Heat Exchanger Systems & Data

Alfa Laval; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Test Engineer for our U.S. Richmond R&D Laboratory to support experimental development and validation of Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers, focusing on two‑phase applications.

You will work hands-on with test rigs, instrumentation, data acquisition, and SOPs within a collaborative team aligned with safety standards. Based in Richmond, VA, this onsite role offers exposure to laboratory operations, engineering analysis, and cross‑functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of testing or laboratory engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Familiarity with SOPs, workflows, and team processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, functional checks, and maintenance of sensors, instrumentation, and measurement probes.
• Operate and monitor heat‑exchanger test rigs, thermal loops, and two‑phase systems; record and validate performance data.
• Participate in daily and weekly team meetings to coordinate test activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with U.S. safety and quality requirements.
• Build strong working knowledge of laboratory processes, tools, and data‑collection systems.
• Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and optimization of test execution sequences.
• Troubleshoot test setups, instrumentation issues, and refrigeration‑based systems.
• Safely install, configure, and remove heat exchangers and associate piping/equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

Skills

3+ years experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation calibration

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Test Engineer for our U.S. Richmond R&D Laboratory to support experimental development and validation of Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers, focusing on two‑phase applications.

You will work hands-on with test rigs, instrumentation, data acquisition, and SOPs within a collaborative team aligned with safety standards. Based in Richmond, VA, this onsite role offers exposure to laboratory operations, engineering analysis, and cross‑functional teamwork.