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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.
As a Development Engineer in Alfa Laval’s pump group, you will contribute to the development, enhancement and maintenance of our centrifugal pump portfolio. The role focuses primarily on strengthening and improving existing products, ensuring that they continue to meet customer needs, support reliable delivery and remain competitive in the market.
You will work across the full product lifecycle, from identifying improvement opportunities and conducting hands-on testing to supporting product launches and solving technical challenges. As part of a global, cross-functional R&D organization, you will collaborate with colleagues across engineering, operations, technical support and other business functions.
You are a self-driven and results-oriented engineer who takes ownership of your work and approaches challenges with both focus and analytical curiosity. You are comfortable working independently, while actively involving colleagues and sharing knowledge when solving complex problems. A cooperative and communicative working style comes naturally to you, and you are energized by an agile environment with varied tasks, practical problem-solving and collaboration across functions, business units and locations. You enjoy combining technical analysis with hands-on engineering work and are motivated by contributing to solutions that create value for both customers and the business.
To succeed in this role, you bring a strong mechanical engineering foundation, relevant experience from product development and a practical interest in design, testing and continuous improvement.
What’s in It for You?
This is an opportunity to join a highly competent and dynamic R&D team while working with a broad portfolio of Alfa Laval centrifugal pumps. You will have the freedom to shape your own working day, combine analytical engineering with hands-on testing, and collaborate with colleagues across different engineering disciplines, functions and business units.
In this role, you will:
Rigo Lindskov, Pump Development Manager at rigo.rasmussen@alfalaval.com or Raquel Herndon, Talent Acquisition Partner at raquel.herndon@alfalaval.com
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.
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Please send your application no later than October 25th, 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 Kolding or have an established presence in the area.
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.
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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