Development & Test Engineer - Heat Pumps (f/m/div.)
Bosch · Cacia, Aveiro, Portugal
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Company Description
The Bosch Group has more than 400 000 employees around the world, present in 60 countries, and we are proud to impact people’s lives and to work towards a more sustainable future.
In the city of Aveiro, Bosch has one of its biggest production sites for Bosch Home Comfort division, as well as a Research and Development Center for new and improved heating solutions for the residential segment. With more than 1400 employees, focused on innovation, sustainability and collaboration, Bosch Aveiro joins together experts in diverse areas, from mechanical engineering to connectivity and software solutions, as well as industrialization and quality.
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference in mindsets, cultures, generations, identities and perspectives. Everyone should bring their authenticity and work together respectfully. Bosch is an employer that values diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and we can provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process and in the performance of professional activity. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities we unleash our full potential.
Job Description
Your contribution to something big:
As our Development & Test Engineer, you will join our fast-growing, cross-functional product development team in Aveiro. You will be responsible for ensuring performance in our residential heat pumps, driving product development through virtual testing, system-level validation, and physical data correlation:
- Specify, develop, and execute virtual and system-level tests for residential heat pump systems.
- Develop and apply advanced MATLAB/Simulink-based models and virtual testing environments to simulate physical behaviors.
- Analyze product, customer, and safety requirements to translate them into robust, structured validation strategies and technical test cases.
- Design and run system validation plans, correlating virtual simulation results with real-world physical test bench data.
- Coordinate key product market-introduction activities, supporting product certification, physical verification, and technical documentation.
- Support production ramp-up activities and collaborate closely with manufacturing plants to ensure test methods align with assembly constraints.
- Apply product-engineering and quality methodologies (such as FMEA, 8D, and DRBFM) to drive continuous quality and optimization in our product portfolio.
Qualifications
What distinguishes you:
Education
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, Automation, or a closely related technical discipline.
Experience and Know-how
- Simulation and Virtual Testing: Proven experience in system testing, physical simulation, or data correlation. Strong experience using MATLAB/Simulink or virtual testing environments is highly valued.
- Validation and Test Planning: Practical experience in defining test specifications, test execution, data acquisition (DAQ), and evaluating test results.
- Thermal Systems: Good knowledge of thermodynamics, refrigeration technology, fluid dynamics, or heat transfer. Prior experience with heat pumps or HVAC systems is a major advantage.
- Quality Methodologies: Familiarity with standard product development and quality tools, such as FMEA, DFMA, 8D, and DRBFM.
Languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required for cross-site collaboration and documentation.
Working Style and Methods
- An analytical, structured, and problem-solving mindset with a passion for data accuracy.
- Strong sense of ownership, proactive initiative, and a commitment to meeting project milestones.
- Willingness to travel occasionally and collaborate comfortably in an international engineering environment.
Personality
- A collaborative team player who communicates with high clarity across diverse, multidisciplinary development groups.
- Detail-oriented, curious, and excited about pioneering sustainable green technologies.
Additional Information
Work #LikeABosch includes:
⚖️ Flexible work conditions
🔀 Hybrid work system
🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world
🧑⚕️ Health insurance and medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)
📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products
🏋️ Sports and health related activities
💰 Flexible benefits platform
🅿️ Free parking lot
🍽️ Canteen
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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!
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