Alfa Laval is looking for an Application Engineer for Petrochemical and Refinery industries 

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old startup culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build careers too. 

Background  

The energy demand and the need for raw materials are higher than ever. These industries are undergoing a major transformation, driven by the need for more sustainable and more energy efficient ways of producing. Alfa Laval’s plate heat exchangers are a key enabler for making this transformation reality. We have a long history and are world leaders in this field. Still, there is plenty of work to be done, for which we need more talented and engaged people. Being part of the solution to making this world a better place is a fantastic and exciting position to be in.  

About the job 

As an Application Engineer, you will develop technical solutions for global energy projects, working closely with the Global Industry Manager to drive growth, primarily in the Petrochemical and Refinery sectors. In this position, you will translate customer needs into tailored heat exchange solutions, support the full sales process, and deliver strong technical proposals and process optimizations. Collaborating with global teams and customers, you will ensure high-impact results. You will also strengthen technical expertise within our organization, engage in long-term strategic initiatives, and represent the company in technical forums, supporting product development and business growth. 

Key responsibilities for this role entail:  

• Quote support for our Sales Companies globally with heat exchanger design optimizations 

• Support our Sales Companies and customers globally with product and application expertise  

• Develop best and competitive technical solution for our customer’s process  

• Prepare the value proposition for our sales teams  

• Be our expert on gasketed plate heat exchanger design  

• Increase technical competence across our global organization  

• Support claim investigation, conclusion and closure of claims.  

• Explore new opportunities for plate heat exchanger technology in different industries  

• Identify and map white spots in our heat exchanger portfolio  

• Contribute to marketing activities for hydrocarbon industries  

• Drive selected strategic initiatives key for Alfa Laval’s future growth 

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This position will be based in Lund and will report to Global Sales Manager - Process GPHE. In this role 20-30 days of travel will be required.

What you know  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related field)  

• 3–5 years of experience in technical sales- or process engineering-role within the energy sector or heavy industries  

• Experience with heat exchangers (strong advantage)  

• Ability to understand complex industrial processes and customer requirements  

• Experience developing technical solutions and proposals for industrial applications  

• Experience supporting sales teams or working in a customer-facing technical role  

• Fluent in English (written and spoken) 

Who you are  

You are an energetic and curious professional with a strong willingness to learn and grow. You bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively in a global, multicultural environment. With a strategic mindset and a focus on continuous improvement, you actively contribute to both your own development and that of your colleagues. You are a team player with a hands-on approach, comfortable tackling new technical challenges with a positive attitude. You have the ability to train colleagues, share knowledge across the organization, and are open to international travel as required.

What is in for you 

We offer you a challenging position in an international company with a friendly and open atmosphere. We help each other develop both ourselves and our processes to create value for our customers. 

Our commitment to integrity  

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.  

For More Information, please contact: 

Joris Peeters, Global Sales Manager, +46 709 78 74 70  

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected] 

For union information, please contact:  

Monica Anderberg, Unionen, at [email protected]