R&D Engineer product maintenance focus

About the role

As an R&D Engineer with a primary focus on product maintenance, you will be the technical owner of engineering changes that keep our existing product portfolio performing at its best. Working at the heart of our engineering organization, you will drive mechanical and system design changes end-to-end — from initial assessment through implementation and documentation — while also contributing to exciting new development projects in marine energy systems.

You thrive working across functions, take ownership of technical decisions, and are energized by the challenge of improving complex systems in a collaborative environment.

What you do

Primary focus — product maintenance & engineering changes

• Drive the technical part of engineering changes related to mechanical and system design, maintaining and improving the existing product portfolio to ensure optimal performance and support organizational success
• Select the right components — including writing specifications and conducting technical evaluation of supplier proposals
• Assess and own how changes impact surrounding systems, taking full accountability for the change from initiation through to close-out 
• Create Technical Solution Descriptions documenting the impact of changes across diagrams, models, and technical documentation
• Implement changes spanning P&IDs, component changes, process changes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, working closely with colleagues to evaluate and implement changes effectively

You will also get the opportunity to

• Design and develop marine systems and components, including burners, boilers, heat exchangers, and future fuel systems
• Participate in and conduct research and risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, DFMEA), document findings, and deliver reports that guide key decisions
• Develop detailed design documents for both individual parts and complete products, ensuring quality and manufacturability
• Support internal R&D projects with continuous improvement, i.e. of, contributing to the successful realization of new marine energy solutions

About you

You're curious, ambitious, and passionate about innovation. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to grow your skills while making a difference.

Must have

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• Experience in a similar role involving design and development of systems and component selection
• Demonstrated ability to thrive with tasks related to changes in existing systems and products — including component changes, optimization, quality assurance, and operational philosophies
• Natural ownership mindset — able to take technical decisions independently and see them through
• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Structured approach to work with solid coordination skills
• Experience with CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor or similar

Highly valued / nice to have

• Experience with burners, boilers, heat exchangers, scrubbers, or similar marine/industrial systems
• Familiarity with PLM software — Autodesk Vault and/or Siemens Teamcenter is a distinct advantage
• Exposure to risk assessment methodologies: HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, DFMEA

What’s In It for You

At Alfa Laval, you’ll be part of a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and sustainability. We believe in empowering our people to make a real difference.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional growth and development opportunities — both locally and globally
• An inclusive and diverse workplace where your ideas matter
• The chance to make a real impact on a global company driving a sustainable future

Ready to take your next career step?
Apply today and be part of a company where your expertise helps shape a smarter, more sustainable supply chain — and a better future.

This role is based on our site in Aalborg in Denmark

For further information please contact:

Simon Jensen, Product Development Manager

[email protected]

Divya Sharma, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed continuously as they come, so please send yours as soon as possible. The last date for application is 22nd May 2026.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.

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.

Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice due to GDPR.

We are looking forward to your application.

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