Senior Product Engineer - Decanters

Company Details
Name:Alfa Laval
Industry: Civil Engineering
Description: Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes… Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar and ethanol. Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications. Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100 countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena. Alfa Laval is listed on Nasdaq OMX. The company has about 18 000 employees. We are a totally new company, founded in 1883. View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Telecommunications
Job Description

About The Job

  • Service within Business Unit Separation Technologies, Food & Pharma Division is a high priority area, with a clear growth strategy and strong focus on proactive service.
  • To support this journey, we are strengthening our central team with a dedicated specialist who will help optimize the performance of our decanter centrifuges in the field and ensure excellent customer experience.
  • Within Service, we continuously develop new products and services while improving existing offerings.
  • We are committed to proactively delivering customer value and ensuring reliable, sustainable performance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support and execute FAT and commission new installations.
  • Expert troubleshooting on Decanter installations.
  • Training of sales company field service engineers and customers.
  • Strong skills in Electrical, mechanical, knowing control systems and decanter tuning process knowledge.
  • Be part of development and execution of new services for business unit separation technologies service department.
  • Install & commission control system upgrades and condition monitoring systems.
  • Technical support for Decanter (Remote support, helpdesk, claim investigations etc.)

This position can be based anywhere in the world, with an expected international travel commitment of up to 70% When not traveling, you can work from home.

What You Know

  • Several years of experience with Alfa Laval decanter systems in industrial applications is required
  • Knowledge of high-speed separators is an advantage, but not a requirement
  • Strong technical skills within mechanical and electrical disciplines, with the ability to work with control systems
  • Hands-on mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop continuously
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
  • Willingness to travel worldwide

About You

  • You are a strong team player who can also work independently, with a clear service mindset and strong customer focus.
  • You communicate effectively and build relationships easily across a global organization 
  • You are flexible and open to new challenges, with the confidence to navigate the unknown.
  • You learn quickly, even in situations with limited support, and take ownership from start to finish with a strong drive to deliver high-quality, lasting solutions.
  • You are motivated by supporting customers when it matters and understand the importance of responsiveness and reliability in a global service environment.

What’s in it for you

  • You will be part of a central function in a large international organization, playing a key role in supporting teams and operations across the globe.
  • This is a leading position within hands-on technical fieldwork, offering the opportunity to work on complex challenges and perform high-level troubleshooting on advanced decanter systems.
  • The role provides a strong combination of office-based and field work, giving you both variety and impact, while positioning you at the highest level of technical expertise within this area
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