Mechanical Engineer - Application & Sustainability

Role: Mechanical Engineer - Application & Sustainability

Location: Matosinhos, Porto

Type of contract: permanent, full-time

Carrier is the leading worldwide provider of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and cold chain solutions. We invented the modern air conditioning, and our team of pioneers and innovators have a long history of developing new technologies. 

WHO WE ARE

Addvolt is a technology powerhouse belonging to Carrier group, with a mission to make the goods transportation cleaner and quieter. We have developed and offer the World’s 1st plug-in hybrid system for refrigerated transport. With our technology, refrigerated trucks perform cold operation in electric mode, with reduced level of noise, and no-emissions.

Addvolt business unit creates high and positive impact on the drivers' quality of life, while it contributes to having eco-friendly vehicles. Our customers are at the heart of every innovation that we make. They are the innovators. With our partners is always a learning opportunity. Work with us is being a part of a big team driven to execute and deliver the future of transport today.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Addvolt/Carrier is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer with focus on vehicle applications and product sustainability to join our Systems & Application team. We are looking for a mechanical engineer who can translate customer, vehicle, and systems requirements into robust integration solutions while applying sustainability principles throughout design, validation, installation and continuous product improvement.

The successful candidate will work at the interface between customer needs, vehicle constraints, installation partners and our product development teams. This opportunity is suited to a curious and responsible engineer who combines practical problem-solving, customer orientation and a strong commitment to cleaner and more efficient transport solutions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Assess customer, vehicle, trailer and refrigeration-unit requirements and convert them into clear mechanical application specifications;
• Develop mechanical integration concepts for Addvolt/Carrier systems, including equipment positioning, brackets, enclosures, mechanical interfaces, routing constraints, accessibility and serviceability;
• Create and review 3D models, 2D drawings, tolerance schemes, installation layouts and technical documentation using Creo and associated tools;
• Perform feasibility studies, packaging analyses and design reviews for new OEM integrations and customer-specific applications;
• Apply Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, Design for Service and Design for Sustainability principles to application solutions;
• Support prototype builds, first installations, commissioning and field validation, coordinating technical actions with customers, installers, suppliers and internal teams;
• Define mechanical validation requirements and support structural, vibration, thermal, environmental and durability testing;
• Investigate field issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive design improvements;
• Contribute to material selection, durability, repairability, modularity and end-of-life considerations;
• Create and maintain application BOMs, drawings and product data aligned with the PLM system, ensuring configuration control and traceability;
• Prepare customer-facing technical documentation, installation instructions, validation reports and lessons learned;
• Collaborate closely with Systems, Electrical, Software, Field Service, Quality, Operations and Product teams in an agile environment.

Experience in the above roles is highly valued.

CANDIDATE VALUES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, application engineering, vehicle integration or industrial-equipment integration;
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D technical drawings; experience with Creo is preferred;
• Knowledge of sheet metal, machined parts, welded structures, extrusions, polymers, fasteners, sealing and corrosion protection;
• Understanding of tolerances, GD&T, material selection, manufacturing processes and cost-conscious design;
• Knowledge of PLM and BOM management; PTC Windchill experience is valued;
• Awareness of sustainable-design approaches, lifecycle thinking, circularity, repairability or environmental assessment;
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, vehicle layouts, installation constraints and validation requirements;
• Strong problem-solving skills, engineering judgement and attention to detail;
• Customer-oriented communication and confidence working with multidisciplinary and international stakeholders;
• Autonomy, accountability and ability to manage priorities in a fast-moving environment;
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Availability for occasional travel to customers, suppliers, installation partners and test locations.

Nice to have:

• Experience in transport refrigeration, commercial vehicles, trailers, e-mobility, battery systems or power-electronics packaging;
• Experience with sustainability requirements, lifecycle assessment, eco-design methodologies;
• Knowledge of validation planning, DFMEA, root-cause analysis or change-management processes;
• Experience supporting prototypes, installations, testing or field problem-solving;
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum product-development teams.

WHY ADDVOLT?

• Addvolt is poised for explosive growth in the emerging intelligent transportation and electrification space;
• Individuals who shine and exceed expectations will be given all the opportunities of any employee at Addvolt;
• To be part of an ever-growing team where your work can have a huge impact;
• Work towards a greener and more sustainable future with quieter and cleaner city centers;
• Pick, prototype and explore emerging technologies and follow its implementation and growth in scaling a product worldwide;
• Access to professional development workshops from high-quality industry partners;
• Flexible working hours.

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