Alfa Lavals BU GPHE is looking for a Thermal Specialist
About us
Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Togetherwerepioneering 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 foodwaterand 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 careers too
About the job
You will enjoy a challenging rewarding role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact on a sustainable successful future for us ourclientsand the planet. You will work in a team of specialists responsible for the thermal design of heat exchangers and other thermal -operating with our designers and specialists from various functions you will play your partparticipatingin new product development projects all the way from thermal prognoses of concepts to supervising design implications on the thermal performance during the development phase and to the measurement and evaluation of the final product.
A major part of your work will be done with cross-functional project teams in which youare responsible forthe thermo-hydraulic aspects. Typical tasks for you will be modeling and evaluating the thermal performance of heat exchangers using in-house prognosis tools CFD simulations and other analysis tools. Tasks also include planning and specifying thermal tests as well as validating heat exchangers with respect to business requirements.
Keyresponsibilitiesfor thisroleinclude:
Make thermal prognoses for concepts and new products evaluate theircompetitivenessandparticipatein development projects.
Develop our way of working and our tools used for thermal design
Support the business divisions with thermalexpertiseand lead internal and external development projects.
This position will be based in Lund and will reporttoThermal and Mechanical Technology Manager.
Who you are
To thrive in the role you are passionate about making a difference through technology and innovation. As a person you are open communicativeanalyticaland thorough with a target-oriented mindset as well as a solution-orientedteam player.You enjoy workingacrossfunctions and find it easy to build relationships and communicate across levels.
Whatyouknow
You have a PhD or MSc in Mechanical Chemical engineering Engineering Physics or the equivalent preferably specialized in fluid mechanics or thermodynamics. Working experience within the field and preferably also experience of CFD simulations development project activities and heat exchangers are qualifying. Since you will work with colleagues and customers in an international environment you should be fluent in written and spoken English
Whatsin it for you
We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other develop and create value.Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Lavals future success.
Whatsin it for you
We offer you a challenging role as Thermal Specialist in an internationalopenand friendly work environment. We focus on collaboration andperformance andsupport personal and professional development through well-established people-development processes and opportunities.
Assessment practicalities
We care about diversity inclusion andequity in our recruitment processes.We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role.To help us achievethiswe applyPymetricsassessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
As part of our commitment tomaintaininga safe and secure workplace we conductbackground checkson final candidates for this role.
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We are looking forward to hearing from you soon so send your application without delay and no later than28th of February 2026.If the right candidate appears the ad will be closed earlier. Please note applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice
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