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Development Engineer

GEA Group

's-Hertogenbosch
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Mechanical engineering
Compressor thermodynamics
Flow dynamics
Rotating equipment
Refrigeration technology
Heat pump technology
Simulation tools
3D design
FEM analysis
CAD data management
Creo
Product development
Technical design
Problem-solving
Analytical skills

Job Description

Are you the creative and innovative Development Engineer who wants to work with our team to bring a new generation of industrial heat pumps and refrigeration compressors to market? Will you help our customers become more sustainable with our energy-efficient and CO2-emission-free solutions?

For our historic factory in Den Bosch we are looking for a Product Development Engineer.

Responsibilities / Tasks

The primary responsibility of the development engineer is the creation of new designs for compressors, units, systems and components and making them ready for production with the target to further improve reliability, energetic efficiency and cost profile of the product.

Your responsibilities:

  • Development, engineering, coordination and implementation of design changes and new designs

  • Performing simulation, engineering calculations and cost price calculations

  • Making sketches, diagrams 3D models and drawings for quotation, classification and production purposes

  • Making test programs

  • Providing data for manuals and documentation materials

  • Maintenance of design data in PLM system

  • Making and executing of project plans

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

  • Affinity with compressor thermodynamics, flow dynamics, and rotating equipment.

  • Interest in refrigeration and heat pump technologies.

  • Experience in the development of compressors, combustion engines, or similar mechanical systems is considered a strong advantage.

  • Good command of Dutch and English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of German is a plus.

  • Experience with simulation tools, 3D design, FEM analysis, and CAD data management systems. Experience with Creo is an advantage.

  • Creative and innovative in solving technical challenges.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our offer:

You’ll be working in an innovative and technically challenging environment within a company that’s both historic and modern.

You’ll be part of a warm, knowledgeable, and close-knit team that takes pride in what we build together.

  • Training opportunities and chances for career growth, including internationally.

  • Employment terms in accordance with the Metalektro Collective Bargaining Agreement (CAO), including:

  • A competitive salary and 8% vacation pay.

  • 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (full-time).

  • Travel expense reimbursement.

  • Enrollment in the PME pension fund.

 

About GEA

Grasso Technology Center Piston Compressors, part of the GEA Group, is a leading Dutch company (since 1858) that develops and manufactures complex refrigeration compressors and heat pumps for our customers worldwide, primarily in the beverage and food industries. With a continuous focus on innovation and market leadership, more than 100 expert and motivated colleagues work in the capital of Brabant in a modern (LEAN) work environment within a historic factory building.

What happens after you apply?

You’ll receive an email once your application has been processed. One of our Talent Acquisition Partners will review your application to see if it meets the job qualifications. If your application passes the initial review, you’ll be invited to a first interview, either virtually or in person. We usually make a decision after the second or third interview. Feel free to contact our team at any stage of your application process.

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Core Responsibilities

The development engineer is responsible for creating new designs for compressors and systems while ensuring they are production-ready. This includes performing simulations, engineering calculations, and maintaining design data within the PLM system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. Experience with simulation tools, 3D design, and mechanical systems development is highly preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 8% Vacation pay
  • 27 Vacation days
  • 13 ADV days
  • Travel expense reimbursement
  • Pension fund enrollment

About GEA Group

Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.

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