Gearbox Engineer

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About the job

Alfa Laval in Søborg is looking for a skilled Engineer in gearbox design. You will join R&D Decanters, responsible for decanters' product and technology development. We are searching for a skilled engineer who would like to be part of expanding our technological knowledge and making an impact on the future development of decanters. In this position, you will be the go-to person and specialist in gearbox design. In close cooperation with your colleagues in R&D as well as colleagues in other departments focusing on production, service, and sales, you will be engaged in the following tasks:

• Design, improve & maintain our range of planetary gearboxes
• Design and maintain machine components
• Participate in decanter development projects
• Improve the existing range of decanters through design optimization and cost reduction
• Build field experience by troubleshooting for customers
• Work on quality cases including testing in our Test & Innovation Center as well as in the field together with our customers
• Training of new employees from our sales and service teams

At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is based at our Søborg office in Copenhagen, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 5 – 10 days per year.

What you know

To be successful in this position, we expect you to hold a degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering and have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in gearbox design. Besides that, you have:

• A theoretical background in mechanics design, strength, and dynamics
• Interest in maintenance & improving our range of gearbox designs
• Experience with KISSsoft program (Design concepts for a Gearbox)
• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
• Experience in 3D CAD user (NX)
• Experience with Team Center (ERP)
• You are fluent in English

Who you are

As a person, you are open and informal, enjoy communicating and interacting with your colleagues, and are used to working in cross-cultural project teams. You have a systematic approach to your daily work and are able to drive your own tasks with energy and enthusiasm. You are analytical, very proactive, self-starting, and enthusiastic.

For more information, please contact

Jesper Østergaard, Product Development & Documentation Manager, R&D at +45 2619 7825 or

Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on

Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than 31st of December 2024

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email; they will be deleted due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We look forward to hearing from you soon

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 for a role. To help us achieve this, we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application, you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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 role, we are prioritizing candidates who are currently residing in the region of Øresund or have an established presence in the area.