Development Engineer - ( Fixed Term until March 2028 )

Alfa Laval´s Portfolio Unit Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell is looking for a Development Engineer

Every day, we get opportunities 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 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 careers too.

About the job

As part of our ambition to become Net Zero by 2030, we are accelerating the development of renewable energy generation and conversion technologies. Fuel processing and reforming are key focus areas, and we are moving quickly to meet the growing demand in these emerging markets. We are now offering an exciting opportunity within the Portfolio Unit Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell for a Development Engineer passionate about working with sustainable energy technologies.

In this role you will help with prototyping and testing new technologies for hydrogen. Working closely with material and thermal specialists, prototype workshops, material laboratories, process development teams, manufacturing units, and external partners, you will play a central role in developing

Key responsibilities for this role entail:

· Participate in establishing the Hydrogen lab equipped with a wet chemistry facility and several state-of-the-art surface analysis and catalytic activity testing equipment.

· Participate is the day-to-day practical management of the lab like inventory management and ordering, experiment planning, coordination with other complementary labs

· Planning and execution of tests

· Process development for prototyping and testing of prototypes.

You will be based in Lund and report to the Head of R&D. This position will be entitled to some travels. This is maternity cover position until March 2028.

Who you are

As a person, you are creative with analytical skills and interested in new technology. You are a curious, hands-on and adaptable professional who enjoys working in a chemistry laboratory and contributing from the initial development phase through to daily operation. You are motivated by developing new processes rather than simply following established methods, and you are comfortable working with uncertainty and evaluating different outcomes. You have a structured and analytical approach, enabling you to process new data and draw well-founded conclusions. You also enjoy collaborating with colleagues and contributing to a safe, innovative working environment.

What you know

You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field—or you are a trained laboratory technician with experience working in a chemistry laboratory. You have practical experience from a wet chemistry laboratory, gained through your education or previous employment. You understand and apply laboratory safety procedures when planning and conducting experiments, and you can design clear and reliable test protocols

What’s in It for You

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.

Assessment practicalities     

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. Playing games is mandatory.      

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

Alcohol and drug testing  

As part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing are applied during the pre-employment process

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Debasish Chakraborty, Principal Scientist – Fuel Reformer
Senior Material Specialist, Debasish.chakraborty@alfalaval.com

Tanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, tanja.sukaj@alfalaval.com

For union information, please contact:    
Monica Anderberg, Unionen, at Monica.Anderberg@alfalaval.com   

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna at Johan.Ranhög@alfalaval.com   

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna at Stefan.Sandell@alfalaval.com  

Claes Kronsell, IF Metall,  Claes.Kronsell@alfalaval.com 

Submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than 25th of October 2026, as we are reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. We are conducting a continuous review of the applications received. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).