About us

Every day at Alfa Laval we strive 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 for hygienic fluid handling 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.

About the Job

We are looking for an R&D Engineer for Single Use Pharma Devices. You will join our dynamic R&D Pump team at Alfa Laval (but the development and design will not be limited to pumps but cover all fluid handling equipment In this impactful and collaborative role, you’ll be at the forefront of developing innovative single-use solutions for pharma manufacturing processes. You’ll lead the technical journey from concept to portfolio, starting with pioneering new pump designs and supporting drive unit development, and growing into shaping a comprehensive range of single-use products and components for the future.

Your expertise will drive feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of performance, manufacturability, and compliance. You’ll collaborate across disciplines and geographies, making a real difference in both immediate projects and long-term innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop single-use products tailored for pharma use cases
• Apply plastics design principles to ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance
• Drive design verification, pharma product validation, and continuous improvement
• Conduct feasibility studies, prototyping, and testing
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions
• Support the R&D team with your plastic design experience and material knowledge
• Interact broadly at both global and local levels, navigating a matrix organization

What You Know

• Engineering background with hands-on experience in plastics design
• Pharma industry experience or strong understanding of pharma requirements (FDA, USP Class VI, ISO 13485)
• Ability to work independently and lead technical direction in a new product area
• Familiarity with fluid dynamics, GMP, and single-use materials
• Knowledge of validation and compliance for pharma products
• Experience in product development, prototyping, and testing
• Strong skills in design verification and product validation
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and collaborate across disciplines
• English fluency (spoken and written)
• Danish language skills preferred, but not required

Who You Are

You are self-driven, “we-oriented,” and a true team player. You thrive in large organizations and enjoy working cross-functionally and across business units. You value collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, and you’re adaptable, open-minded, and eager to grow. Your passion for innovation and making a positive impact sets you apart!

What´s in it for you

This role offers the opportunity to join a world-class, dynamic team, work across diverse engineering disciplines, and enjoy the freedom to shape your own workday. You’ll be the driver technical single-use journey for the organization, making a real impact in pharma innovation.

For more information, please contact

Rigo Lindskov, R&D Manager, Pumps, rigo.rasmussen@alfalaval.com or +4528954324

Anabela Leite, Talent Acquisition Partner, anabela.leite@alfalaval.com    

Application

Please submit your application no later than January 31st, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We may close the job advertisement earlier if we find the right candidate. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.

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 Denmark 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. Upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games and completing them is mandatory.

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

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