Advanced Development Senior Innovation Engineer

Change how the world lives. One product at a time.

At the Electrolux Group, 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:

Within a Global R&D environment, the Advanced Product Development Fabric Care team is looking for a highly motivated engineer who will apply principles of thermodynamics to design, develop, and improve technologies of laundry household appliances and assure a good balance between performances and cost-effectiveness.

What you’ll do:

In this position, you will be involved in a variety of different projects and your main responsibility will be the technical development and validation of thermodynamics systems.

You will be interacting globally with different R&D departments as well as external companies, consultants and universities.

In detail, you will:

• Lead activities and deliver results to meet established technical targets and deadlines.
• Research and develop innovative technologies for laundry household appliances to deliver consumer benefits (e.g. efficient use of resources like water and energy, time reduction).
• This role can cover different technical activities from using modelling and simulations, theoretical to experimental analysis, prototype creation, performance testing in our laboratory and concept verification at a consumer level.
• Assess the best approach and practices for each activity and project, whether it be a virtual or physical approach.
• Analyse experimental data using statistical analysis methodologies.
• Interact with experts in different scientific fields that work in different areas e.g. advanced controls, electronics, chemistry, materials.

Who you are:

• University degree in mechanical engineering able to use knowledge and practical understanding of thermodynamics to design, develop, and improve the performance of systems.
• At least 2-3 years of qualified engineering experience with knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics applications, such air-conditioning and heat pump systems.
• Skilled engineer to analyze data, design experiments, and develop simple mathematical models to predict the behavior of thermodynamics systems.
• Skilled in using tools like Excel, MATLAB, Simulink, Minitab and 3D CAD.
• Passionate about innovation but willing to ensure that their designs are practical and can be implemented in the real world.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Where you’ll be:

You will be based in Porcia, located in the metropolitan area of Pordenone (Northeast Italy), where the main Electrolux R&D centre is located. Here, in a dynamic environment, we develop and test domestic appliances such as Dishwashers, Washing Machines, Washer Dryers and Tumble Dryers.

Benefits highlights:

• Flexibility of work hours;
• Discounts on Electrolux products and services;

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