Mechanical Engineer for Heat Pump Development (f/m/div.)

Location: Aveiro, pt

Company Description

The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.

In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.  

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer for Heat Pump Development, within Bosch Home Comfort Group, you will join a growing area focused on the development of electrical solutions, the new and improved heating and cooling solutions across Europe, essential for a sustainable future.

You will be part of a cross-functional team, within an international environment, developing heat pump solutions which will be assembled in different Bosch plants around Europe. 

Your contribution to something big:

• Develop new technical concepts, functions and innovative solutions for heat pumps, with focus on the Low-Price Product Segment;
• Test heat pumps and components, including appliance and interface with the system. Execute, analyze and document the results to ensure performance and reliability;
• Define product requirements considering the entire heating, cooling, and domestic hot water systems;
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive product technical documentation (reports, procedures, specifications);
• Support activities for market introduction, including testing, certification, documentation, and production ramp-up;
• Apply product engineering tools such as FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), 8D, and DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode) to ensure robustness and quality.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you: 

Education: 

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, or similar field.

Know-how: 

• Strong understanding of mechanical product development, ideally within thermodynamics and refrigeration systems;
• Ability to understand and manage complex system development;
• Familiarity with development tools such as FMEA, DFMA, or FAM is a plus.

Languages: 

• Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Working Style and Methods: 

• Analytical and organized working style with a problem-solving mindset;
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a results-oriented mindset;
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using structured thinking and initiative;
• Ability to work in international and cross-functional teams.

Personality: 

• Curious, proactive, and eager to continuously learn and develop;
• Strong communicator able to clearly explain complex topics in a precise and structured way;
• Collaborative, innovative, and motivated to make a positive impact. 

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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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!