Refrigeration Engineer – Heat Pumps (f/m/div.)

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

Your contribution to something big:

As our Refrigeration Engineer, you will join our growing R&D product development team in Aveiro to design, optimize, and validate robust refrigeration circuits for our residential Air-to-Water heat pumps. You will translate complex performance, safety, and cost requirements into high-performing thermodynamic solutions- from initial concept definition to series production ramp-up:

Develop and optimize refrigeration circuits and core thermodynamic components for residential heat pump outdoor units.

Perform refrigeration cycle calculations and prepare experimental thermodynamic analyses to support key concept selection and design decisions.

Create, review, and maintain comprehensive technical specifications for refrigeration components, ensuring compliance with global performance and safety regulations.

Plan, execute, and evaluate laboratory tests for refrigeration circuits and components, defining robust operating envelopes and system characteristics.

Conduct failure diagnostics and root-cause analysis on refrigeration loops, defining and implementing corrective actions directly in the laboratory.

Collaborate closely with manufacturing plants and cross-functional teams during product industrialization, test-bench correlation, and mass production ramp-up.

Participate in design reviews, safety risk assessments, and FMEA sessions to secure high product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Education

Master's, PhD, or equivalent university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering or a related technical discipline

Experience and Know-how

Thermodynamics & Fluids: Deep, fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and refrigeration cycles.

System Design: Proven experience in the calculation, specification, design, and testing of residential or commercial refrigeration/HVAC systems.

Laboratory & Measurement: Strong affinity with laboratory measurement, sensor integration, and control engineering, with hands-on experience handling prototypes and test bench setups.

Refrigerants: Good knowledge of refrigeration application and experience handling natural refrigerants, particularly R290, is highly valued .

Quality & Development Tools: Familiarity with product development standards and quality methodologies, such as FMEA, DFMA, and 8D.

Simulation & IT Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with engineering software like MATLAB/Simulink is a strong advantage.

Languages

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Working Style and Methods

A results-oriented, proactive, and highly analytical working style with a strong attention to detail.

Ability to take full ownership of your assigned deliverables and find solutions independently.

Willingness to travel occasionally.

Personality

An empathetic, collaborative team player who communicates with high clarity and works effectively across multidisciplinary and multi-site teams.

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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