Development Engineer - Refrigeration Testing

Job Description

Your contribution to something big:

You will contribute to an industrial research project focused on the development and optimization of heat pump systems. You will support the evaluation of innovative designs, components, and material applications through laboratory testing, with a strong focus on refrigeration circuits, system performance, efficiency, sound, and control logic. Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Refrigeration System Testing: Plan and perform development tests on refrigeration circuits and components, considering system operating envelopes and focusing on product performance, efficiency, sound, and control logic. 

• Test Planning & Execution: Create structured test plans, prepare laboratory activities, execute development tests, and document results in accordance with applicable standards and internal requirements. 

• Component Validation: Test and validate refrigeration components and technical concepts to support the development of efficient and reliable heat pump solutions. 

• Heat Pump Performance Assessment: Evaluate heat pump requirements and system behaviour to support the development and optimization of new technical concepts and solutions. 

• Technical Specifications: Create, review, and interpret technical specifications for refrigeration components and support their application within heat pump systems. 

• Laboratory Testing: Prepare test setups, handle samples, and use laboratory equipment and data acquisition tools to conduct development testing. 

• Test Data Analysis: Analyse and interpret experimental results, identify relevant findings, and clearly document conclusions to support engineering decisions. 

• Technical Documentation: Document test procedures, results, and findings, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and clear communication within the development team. 
   

Qualifications

What distinguishes you: 

• Education: Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, or a comparable technical field. 

• Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics: Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and refrigeration systems. 

• Refrigeration Systems: Good understanding of the specification, calculation, design, and testing of refrigeration systems and components. 

• Testing & Experimentation: Experience handling samples, preparing test setups, and conducting tests in a laboratory environment. 

• Data Analysis: Ability to analyse and interpret test results and translate findings into clear technical conclusions and documentation. 

• Standards: Knowledge of European standards applicable to refrigeration systems and heat pumps is considered a plus. 

• Digital Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Experience with MATLAB and/or Simulink in engineering or laboratory environments. 

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail. 

• Working Style: Proactive and responsible, with the ability to independently organize your work, take ownership of assigned activities, and propose solutions. 

• Teamwork & Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and Agile environment. 

• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English. 

Additional Information

Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🔀 Hybrid work system

🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world

🧑‍⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications

📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

💰 Flexible benefits platform

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

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