Development Engineer – Heat Pumps (Focus: Refrigeration Technology)

Bosch Thermotechnology AB in Tranås develops, manufactures, and sells advanced heat pumps that harness energy from nature’s own resources – rock, water, and air.

In Tranås, you’ll find both our production unit and our competence and development center, where we constantly strive to stay at the forefront . Here we create smart solutions that simplify everyday life, contribute to a greener future, and provide our customers with safety and comfort

We believe in technology that makes a difference – technology that is Invented for life .

Your Role

As a Development Engineer, you will drive innovation and optimization of refrigeration circuits in our next-generation heat pump systems. From concept through validation, you will ensure that system performance meets customer expectations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers in an international, agile environment.

Personal Traits

- You are a hands-on problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset.
- You are analytical, detail-focused, and thrive in a structured development environment.
- You take initiative, demonstrate ownership, and push ideas forward.
- You are enthusiastic about exploring new technologies and concepts.
- You communicate clearly, welcome feedback, and maintain an open mindset.
- You enjoy working in an international team within an agile, cross-functional setup.

Responsibilities

You design and select refrigeration components based on system requirements.; You collaborate with suppliers to adapt components to our needs.; You take ownership of system performance KPIs.; You develop and execute test plans to verify system targets.; You perform simulations to iterate designs and solve technical challenges.; You work on new concepts and support patent applications.; You lead or participate in safety strategies, risk assessments, and lifecycle improvement projects.; You contribute to building internal know-how, training colleagues and shaping technical roadmaps.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field, preferably with a focus on thermodynamics or refrigeration.; Knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and refrigeration.; Experience in selecting, testing, and validating refrigeration components and systems.; Comfortable working in a lab environment with test rigs and measurement tools.; Ability to read and write technical documentation and specifications.; Familiar with simulation tools (e.g., Dymola, MATLAB/Simulink), experience modeling refrigerant systems is a plus.; Knowledge of technical standards and legal requirements related to refrigeration (e.g., EN14511, EN14825, Ecodesign, F-Gas, PED) is valued.; Familiarity with agile development processes is a plus.