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.
Are you a technically interested person with hard skills within heat exchangers AND have a passion for sharing knowledge and educating others? Then we believe this might be your dream role. As a Competence Development Specialist, you will be part of a global competence development team and play a key role in shaping the skills and expertise of colleagues and partners worldwide.
Your job is to deliver comprehensive product and application training sessions focused on Hygienic Heat Exchangers for the food and pharmaceutical industries. You will facilitate both on-site and hands-on training at global product training hubs, with sessions typically lasting two to five days.
Global travel is part of the job, approximately 50-70 days per year with 12-15 training sessions per year. Trips often combining multiple sessions to deliver impactful learning experiences and you will be away for one week at a time. We have a solid understanding for our employees need to be able to balance work and family life and travels are mostly planned.
You will be part of a diverse, experienced, and supportive team of ten and report to Ole Andersen, a trust-based and empowering leader who leads with clear expectations.
We offer you a role with diverse, multicultural environments where collaboration and inclusion are highly valued. With Alfa Laval you will get to grow a global network of professionals.
We are looking for you who truly enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others grow their technical skills. You are curious and open-minded and have the drive to inspire others and continuously seek new ways to make learning engaging.
You thrive in diverse, multicultural environments, are approachable, eager to grow and enjoy working as part of a team.
Merit:
If you’re motivated to make a real impact through competence development and enjoy connecting with people from all backgrounds, we’d love to hear from you.
Ole Andersen, Competence Development Manager, oleveng.andersen@alfalaval.com +4528955716
Charlotta Lundblad, Talent Acquisition Partner at charlotta.lundblad@alfalaval.com
For union information, please contact:
Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, johan.ranhog@alfalaval.com
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, monica.anderberg@alfalaval.com
Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, stefan.sandell@alfalaval.com
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications, and the ad might be closed before ending date. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please send your application no later than November 25, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!
At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, for this particular role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in Lund (Sweden) or Kolding or Søborg (Denmark) or have an established presence in the area.
For internal candidates: this position can also be based in HFH P&A hubs around the world: USA - Kenosha, Mexico, India - Pune, China - Shanghai, SEA region.
We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural 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 Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing is applied during the pre‑employment process.
Pioneering positive impact!
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 products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. 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.
Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.
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