Reliability Engineer – Heat Pump Development (f/m/div.)

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:

Join our dynamic R&D team and drive innovation in air-to-water heat pump systems — essential technologies for sustainable heating in modern buildings.

• Define and derive reliability requirements from real-life load profiles to ensure long-term product performance.
• Lead and moderate product quality sessions, such as FMEAs, focus matrix discussions, DRBFMs, and risk assessments in line with Bosch’s Engineering System.
• Plan, set up, and carry out reliability and validation tests.
• Conduct technical and safety reviews throughout the product development cycle.
• Collaborate on the development and refinement of reliability methods.
• Support field monitoring and lead problem-solving efforts using structured tools like 8D reports.
• Communicate test results clearly to cross-functional development teams, supporting data-driven decisions.
  
  

What distinguishes you:

Education:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in product development, quality function, validation or similar. Experience within Bosch Home Comfort or familiarity with Bosch development processes is a strong advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with lab tools like Matlab or LabView is an advantage.

Know-how

• Knowledge of statistical methods, reliability testing, and material science.
• Understanding of mechanical construction, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and refrigeration systems.

Languages

• Fluent in English (written and spoken). Additional language skills are a plus.

Working Style and Methods

• You are proactive, analytical, and structured in your approach.
• You thrive in cross-functional teams and can balance independent tasks with team collaboration.

Personality

• You are results-driven, curious, and eager to solve complex problems.
• You value innovation and continuous learning.
  
  

Work 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!