Refrigeration Engineer (f/m/div.)

Cacia, Aveiro, pt on site Until 10/4/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job 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.

Your contribution to something big:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, documenting developmental tests in accordance with standards and internal requirements.
  • Design, document, and support the implementation of functional test procedures optimized for mass production.
  • Draft and maintain technical product documentation.
  • Collaborate actively in cross-functional design reviews and FMEA sessions
  • Drive quality improvements and optimizations across our existing heat pump product range and lead cost-reduction initiatives for appliance platforms.
  • Create innovative functionalities by leveraging advanced refrigeration and hydraulic components.

What distinguishes you: 

Education: Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline (or equivalent practical/professional experience).

Experience: Proven hands-on experience in setting up, conducting, and evaluating complex developmental tests.

Know how: Deep expertise in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and refrigeration principles; solid knowledge of specification, calculation, design, and testing of refrigeration and hydraulic components/systems; familiarity with European safety and performance standards for refrigerating systems and heat pumps is highly preferred. Experience with MATLAB is a plus.

Languages: Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is required.

Working Style and Methods: A highly structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach to solving complex engineering challenges.

Personality: A collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional, multicultural environments; curious and open-minded.

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!

About this role

Summary

Develop tests, design procedures, improve heat pump products, collaborate cross-functionally.

Job title

Refrigeration Engineer (f/m/div.)

Experience level

proven hands-on experience

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Cacia, Aveiro, Portugal, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

fluid mechanicsthermodynamicsrefrigeration principlesdesign and testing of refrigeration systemsfamiliarity with European standards

Preferred skills

MATLAB

Specializations

fluid mechanicsthermodynamicsrefrigerationhydraulics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

3800 Cacia, Portugal

On-site City