JR Product Development Engineer (Laboratory)

Create moments that matter. Decode the future.

Curitiba – PR

At Electrolux, as a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

All about the role:

For more than one hundred years now, Electrolux has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. It's our R&D teams that ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable Electrolux to keep delivering outstanding experiences.

What you'll do:

As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the elaboration and execution of tests following global procedures, as well as being responsible for documentation, test procedure elaboration and reports for Food Preservation products. If you have great analytical and collaborative skills, are always up to date with the latest technologies and trends, and need a place to exercise all of your creativity, this is your chance!

In detail, you will:

• Development of a refrigeration system in refrigerators, freezers, combined, frost-free, testing the products according to national standards, international standards and internal procedures;
• Reoperate products (exchange of components), install it, adjust it in the chambers with acquisition systems;
• Prepare the products with thermocouples, valves, components;
• Compile test data and make a critical analysis of the results;
• Develop technical evaluation reports;
• Accomplish the assembly of prototypes;
• Accompany field tests;
• Create operational logic for products and components (runs routines);
• Prepare and present technical materials for project meetings;
• Evaluate reports of suppliers and research centers;
• Capture external scientific knowledge (universities, research centers, etc.);
• Determine and classify levels of energy efficiency for the national and international markets;
• Participate and produce benchmarking materials and “FMEA” analyzes.

As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/C2W).

Who you are:

You have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering;
• Experience in thermodynamics and refrigeration systems;
• Experience in a laboratory setting or testing environment;
• Some knowledge of laboratory equipment, data acquisition system, testing;
• Advanced Office skills;
• Advanced English.

Where you'll be:

You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work. It is necessary to be available for occasional short trips. Benefits include:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;
• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
• Family friendly benefits;
• Insurance policy plan;
• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.