Extracurricular Internship: R&D Engineer for Heat Pump Water Heaters (f/m/div.)

Aveiro, ptIntern

Company 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.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated engineer to join our R&D team and support the development, validation and launch of next-generation heat pump water heaters. This role offers the opportunity to work close to product innovation, laboratory testing and engineering decision-making, contributing directly to new product introduction and continuous improvement.

Your contribution to something big:

Support the development and industrialization of new heat pump water heater products;
Analyze current and upcoming legislation, standards and technical requirements applicable to products;
Define validation strategies, test plans and engineering test methods;
Execute laboratory testing, measurements and performance evaluations;
Prepare clear technical reports and communicate results to stakeholders;
Participate in troubleshooting, brainstorming and root cause analysis activities;
Support engineering change management processes during product development;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Product Management and Manufacturing.

Qualifications

What distinguishes you:

Academic Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or similar technical field;
Knowledge in turbomachinery and aerodynamics and strong interest in thermal systems, refrigeration or sustainable technologies;
Good communication skills in Portuguese and English;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical topics simultaneously;
Innovative mindset with willingness to challenge and improve existing solutions.