Your role
As Project Engineer lubricants, you will lead the development, qualification and release of compressor lubricants from concept to market introduction. You will work closely with engineering teams, laboratories, suppliers, Product Companies and Customer Centers worldwide.This is a unique role combining project leadership and hands-on engineering ownership. You will not only coordinate projects but also drive technical evaluations, qualification programs and engineering decisions throughout the product development lifecycle.
Your day-to-day
Lead Lubricant Development Projects
• Lead lubricant development and qualification projects from concept through product release.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines and technical success criteria.
• Establish lubricant specifications, performance requirements and acceptance criteria together with engineering stakeholders.
• Manage project progress, technical risks, decisions and stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Evaluate and Qualify Lubricant Solutions
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal specialists to identify and assess lubricant candidates.
• Collect and review Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and other technical documentation required for lubricant evaluation.
• Review lubricant formulation information, performance data and supplier documentation to support candidate selection and risk assessment.
• Coordinate laboratory screening programs and feasibility assessments.
• Define and execute qualification programs including laboratory testing, compressor endurance testing and field validation.
Drive Technical Validation
• Evaluate lubricant performance under representative compressor operating conditions.
• Assess wear protection, oxidation stability, corrosion resistance, foaming behaviour, volatility, oil lifetime and overall reliability.
• Define oil condition monitoring and sampling programs to evaluate lubricant degradation throughout testing and field validation.
• Plan and evaluate comparative qualification testing against existing reference lubricants.
• Assess lubricant compatibility with compressor materials, including elastomers, plastics and other critical components.
• Evaluate lubricant interaction with compressor systems, including separators, filters, condensate treatment and oil carry-over performance.
Technical Problem Solving
• Lead technical investigations when laboratory, endurance or field test results do not meet expectations.
• Perform root-cause analysis together with suppliers, laboratories and engineering specialists.
• Translate technical data into engineering conclusions, recommendations and qualification decisions.
• Drive corrective actions and recommend next project steps based on technical evidence.
Product Release and Field Validation
• Coordinate field validation activities with Product Companies and Customer Centers.
• Consolidate technical results, field experience and business requirements to support release decisions.
• Support industrialization activities including product introduction, technical documentation, packaging and operational readiness.
• Present project conclusions and qualification evidence to support final approval and release.
• Monitor product performance after launch and support post-release field follow-up and continuous improvement activities.
Your skills and experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Electromechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in product development, product engineering, testing, validation or technical project management.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects is a strong advantage.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret technical specifications, laboratory reports and test data.
- knowledge of lubricants, tribology, compressor technology, materials science, oil analysis, and compliance requirements related to product development, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Strong communication, organizational and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working with suppliers and internationally distributed engineering teams.
- Fluent in English.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits, testing and field validation activities.
Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.