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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 the job

As an R&D System Engineer at Alfa Laval, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—designing, optimizing, and developing advanced marine systems.

As our new System Engineer, you will:

• Drive engineering changes to maintain and improve our existing product portfolio including design changes and component changes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, working closely with colleagues, customers, and our Test and Training Center in Aalborg for pilot testing and validation.

• Conduct research and risk assessments (HAZOP, HAZID, FMEA, DFMEA), document findings, and deliver impactful reports to guide decision-making.

• Design and develop marine systems and components, including burners, boilers, heat exchangers, and future fuel systems.

• Develop detailed design documents for both individual parts and complete products, ensuring quality and manufacturability.

• Utilize models and simulations to validate and optimize your designs, ensuring our solutions are efficient, cost-effective, and innovative.

• Support internal R&D projects by taking a key role in internal development and design processes, contributing to the successful realization of new marine energy solutions.

Your journey will begin with a focus on maintaining and optimizing our current product portfolio through engineering changes and support, but you’ll expand your role by contributing to exciting R&D projects that shape the future of marine energy and form you into a product specialist.

Who are you

You’re curious, take initiative, and passionate about product development, and you are open to taking on various tasks. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to grow your skills while making a difference.

What you know

We are seeking a candidate that brings:

• A degree in Mechanical-, Process-, Mechatronic Engineering, or a similar field (5+ years’ experience is a plus).

• Proven expertise in designing and developing systems and choosing components—ideally within marine applications.

• Experience with burners, boilers, heat exchangers, or future fuel systems is highly valued.

• A creative, solution-oriented mindset with a drive to challenge the status quo and explore new possibilities.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with models and simulations for design validation and optimization.

• A goal-oriented, detail-focused approach with a commitment to quality and meeting deadlines.

• Adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive attitude in a dynamic, innovative environment.

For more information, please contact

Simon Strand Jensen, Product Development Manager at simonstrand.jensen@alfalaval.com or Talent Acquisition Partner, Raquel Herndon on raquel.herndon@alfalaval.com

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications.

We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please send your application no later than March 8th, 2026. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!

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 Aalborg or have an established presence in the area.

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, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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