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

4/23/2026

Support the development and industrialization of new heat pump water heater products through validation and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze technical requirements and ensure product quality.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 413,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2025). The company generated sales of 91 billion euros in 2025. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 500 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 82,000 associates in research and development. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boschglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoschGlobal Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/3raTZnH Imprint: www.bosch.com/corporate-information Privacy statement: https://www.bosch.com/data-protection-notice-bosch-linkedin/
About the Role

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

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:

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering or similar technical field;
  • Strong interest in thermal systems, refrigeration or sustainable technologies;
  • Innovative mindset with willingness to challenge and improve existing solutions;
  • Good communication skills in Portuguese and English;
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical topics simultaneously and an analytical mindset;
  • Autonomy, ownership and problem-solving attitude.

Additional Information

Duration: 12 months 

Work #LikeABosch includes: 

⚖️ Flexible work conditions

🧑‍⚕️ Medical office on site (general surgeon, psychology, physiotherapy, general clinic)

💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products

🏋️ Sports and health related activities

🅿️ Free parking lot

🍽️ Canteen

 

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Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!

  • Legal Entity: Home Comfort
  • Key Skills
    Mechanical engineeringEnergy engineeringThermal systemsRefrigerationSustainable technologiesValidation strategiesTest planningLaboratory testingPerformance evaluationTechnical reportingTroubleshootingRoot cause analysisEngineering change managementAnalytical mindsetProblem-solvingCommunication
    Categories
    EngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturingEnergyEnvironmental & Sustainability
    Benefits
    Flexible work conditionsMedical office on siteDiscounts in partnerships and Bosch productsSports and health related activitiesFree parking lotCanteen
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