Development Engineer - Tribology & Sealing Systems | Entwicklungsingenieur - Tribologie & Dichtsysteme (w/m/d)

SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG

Bruchsal, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 25, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a Development Engineer specializing in Tribology and Sealing Systems, focusing on advancing sealing technologies through research and project coordination. The engineer will be responsible for planning and managing development projects with external partners, focusing on enhancing sealing systems. Key tasks include developing tribological testing methods to characterize elastomers and lubricants, refining wear and friction models for sealing systems, and defining critical sealing system parameters for ring specifications. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering, possesses strong analytical skills, and has experience working with tribological test rigs. This is an attractive opportunity offering a permanent contract, competitive compensation based on the Metal and Electrical Industry tariff in Baden-Württemberg, flexible working hours, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or comparable field of study

Experience

  • Experience with tribological test rigs
  • Professional knowledge in lubricants, elastomers, and tribological phenomena

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent contract (unbefristet)