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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.

About us

The Agro & Protein industry deals with the extraction and isolation of proteins from a variety of sources: fish, meat, plants, insects and fermentation. We focus on engineering and supplying energy efficient processing plants based on Alfa Laval’s core components: high speed separators, decanters, heat exchangers, pumps, etc. As an engineer in this industry, you will be at the heart of production of the sustainable food of the future.

Alfa Laval is a strong and growing organization experiencing increasing demand from the Protein extraction industry. Therefore, we are looking for a new colleague dedicated to the engineering and supply of complete process plants.

About the job

In cooperation with the project manager and fellow engineers you will take responsibility over the mechanical engineering activities for appointed projects all around the world.

In the short term, your focus will be on understanding the processes we follow and the tools we use for project execution. You'll also become well-versed in the industry-specific processes and equipment within Agro & Protein, and you'll gain a better understanding of the team of engineers.

Looking ahead to the long term, you will play an essential role in successfully delivering Agro & Protein projects, ensuring correct mechanical design.

The position is based in Søborg/Copenhagen, but approx. 20 travel days a year must be expected.

Key responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for the detailed specification of equipment for our plants, in collaboration with process engineers: pumps, valves, vessels, high speed separators, decanters, filters, etc.
• You will take part in designing the layout of process plants: 3D piping design, equipment layout, etc.
• You will participate in external meetings with suppliers and customers, performing inspection, testing, and troubleshooting for deliveries or discussing mechanical issues and engineering activities.
• You will drive improvement of our current technical solutions and develop new ones to ensure our competitive advantage.

The position is based in Søborg/Copenhagen, but approx. 20 travel days a year must be expected.

What you know

You have a M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.

You have a strong mechanical engineering background, with at least 10 years of experience in similar positions.

You are fluent in written and spoken English.

You have practical experience in project execution within the food industry, preferably in protein extraction.

Knowledge of and experience with the mechanical aspects of directives and standards applicable in the food process industry.

Who You Are

You are proactive, self-starting and enthusiastic.

You are analytical and like to dive deep into a task, though still capable of living up to the agreed deadlines.

You thrive in a dynamic, multicultural organization, collaborating with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds.

You work in a structured way and in accordance with rules and procedures.

What's in It for You

A job in a growing international organization with many carrier opportunities and a result-oriented working environment with energetic and engaged colleagues. You will be part of an innovative and sustainable organization in a supportive work environment. At Alfa Laval, we value work-life balance, providing flexible working hours, access to sports and training facilities, and an attractive pension and insurance package, including healthcare arrangements.

For more information, please contact

Pablo Botija Almazán, Engineering and Industry Manager, +45 27 77 84 40 or pablo.botijaalmazan@alfalaval.com

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

Please submit your motivation letter and CV no later than May 23rd, 2025.

We review applications on a rolling basis, so please submit yours as soon as possible. Applications sent directly via email will not be considered due to GDPR regulations.

Our commitment to integrity 

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.

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