Development Engineer for Sensing & Control
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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 start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job
Are you our new colleague who will further strengthen our department and take our market leading products to the next level? To support our ambitions around digitalization and connectivity, we are looking for a proactive Mechatronic Engineer to drive the continued development of our current portfolio of Sensing & Control products.
Sensing & Control is a part of the R&D department within the business unit Hygienic Fluid Handling, where we develop our strong portfolio of fluid handling products like valves, pumps, cleaning and mixing. In the Sensing & Control team we are responsible for developing and maintaining mechatronic products and we have an ambition to expand our portfolio in the future. You will have a high degree of freedom in your daily work and experienced colleagues to support you. Reporting to Global Development Manager, the main purpose of this position is to maintain and development of our current portfolio of Sensing & Control products.
Your responsibility is to:
- Keep the products competitive in the market by continuous product enhancements and upgrades based on customer feedback.
- Interaction with stakeholders across the full value chain, both internally and externally.
- Improving the products from idea to implementation in design and manufacturing.
- Test and validation in our “state of the art” test facilities.
The position is based in Kolding, Denmark. Up to 10-20 international travel days a year must be expected.
We offer an opportunity to be part of a strong international company with high and realistic growth ambitions. You will get a chance to use your experience within electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, plastic, assembly methods and product development. Furthermore, you will be able to be hands-on with new product development, use your creativity to solve tasks as well as interact with a wide range of colleagues and suppliers across the world. We offer state of the art test facilities on site and the opportunity to have close customer interactions in terms of client visits.
Who are you?
As a person you are result oriented, have an analytical as well as a focused approach to your work and is energized by working agile. You proactively seek solutions in a professional manner and characterize yourself as cooperative and communicative.
What you know?
You have a strong technical background within the fields of electrical and mechanic engineering. You have experience with product development, your background could be Mechatronic Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or other relevant background.
If you have experience with mechatronic, automation, pneumatic, plastic parts and assembly it will be a benefit. You know how to find and solve problems in a structured manner using tools like Lean DMAIC. You are used to cooperation with sub-suppliers when it comes to technical demands and problem solving.
Our products are used within the food/pharma industry thus knowledge about equipment for these industries would be an advantage.
Due to the scope of the position, you are fluent in Danish and English both written and verbally.
For questions please contact:
For further information please contact Global development Manager Keld Bak at +45 28 95 57 72.
Please send your application and CV in one single document and in English, through the link below no later than 15th of January 2025. We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.
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Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry.
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