R&D System Engineer

About Rotarex Firetec Rotarex Firetec is a world leader in fire suppression solutions , with proven performance in several million installations worldwide. A business unit of Rotarex SA, Rotarex Firetec operates globally through service centers and distributors in more than 65 countries . For over 100 years , we have developed breakthrough technologies that have become industry standards, driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and uncompromising quality. 📍 Position based in Luxembourg Our teams are currently relocating to our brand new Industry 4.0 manufacturing site in Bissen, designed to provide a state of the art working environment focused on innovation, employee well being, collaboration, and operational excellence. 🎯 Your mission As an R&D System Engineer , you will lead the development and continuous improvement of innovative fire suppression systems , from initial concept through industrialization and serial production. You will manage complete development projects while working closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Sales, and customers , ensuring that every solution combines technical excellence, compliance, reliability, and industrial performance. 🔧 Your Main Responsibilities Product Development & Engineering
- Develop and improve fire suppression systems and their mechanical components
- Assess the technical feasibility of new concepts and product improvements
- Create 2D and 3D CAD models, assemblies, technical drawings, bills of materials, and product specifications
- Develop prototypes and define comprehensive testing and validation plans
- Coordinate product homologation and certification activities
- Estimate product costs together with supporting departments
- Lead engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle Project Management
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor multiple R&D projects simultaneously
- Validate every project milestone from concept through serial production
- Take full ownership of assigned projects while ensuring quality, cost, and deadline objectives are achieved
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth project execution Technical Expertise & Continuous Improvement
- Lead preventive and corrective engineering actions related to product design and performance
- Support product risk analyses together with Production and Quality teams
- Provide technical expertise for customers, suppliers, and internal departments
- Support the Sales team in selecting existing systems and defining the most appropriate technical solutions
- Manage engineering data and product information within the ERP system Cross Functional Collaboration
- Ensure efficient communication between R&D, Production, Quality, Sales, and Management
- Maintain close technical relationships with customers throughout development projects
- Support internal teams through technical presentations, product training, and engineering guidance 🧠

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Technical Skills
- Master's degree or Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong expertise in mechanical design, machining processes, stress calculations, and fluid mechanics
- Experience in the design of fire protection systems is highly desirable
- Good understanding of fire protection standards, especially for gas suppression systems, is considered a strong advantage
- Knowledge of mechatronics is a plus
- Knowledge of SIEMENS NX-X and SIEMENS Team Center is a plus
- Experience with CAD software
- Ability to manage complete engineering projects from concept to industrialization
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities Languages
- Fluent English is mandatory
- Good command of French or German
- Any additional language is considered an asset Personal Skills
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Autonomous with a high sense of ownership and accountability
- Analytical, rigorous, and solution oriented
- Able to align multidisciplinary teams toward common objectives
- Results driven with strong attention to quality, costs, and deadlines ✨ What Makes This Position Unique
- A role combining mechanical engineering, innovation, project management, and product development
- The opportunity to design and develop fire suppression technologies used worldwide to protect people, buildings, and critical infrastructures
- Ownership of projects from concept through industrialization and serial production
- A highly collaborative environment bringing together R&D, Production, Quality, Sales, and international customers
- A technically challenging position combining design, testing, certification, and continuous improvement
- The opportunity to work on products that set international standards in the fire protection industry 🌟 What You'll Find At Rotarex Firetec
- The strength of a global industrial group combined with a family-oriented culture
- Real opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the position) promoting a healthy work-life balance
- An attractive package including numerous social benefits
- A brand new Industry 4.0 manufacturing site in Bissen, offering an ultramodern working environment (canteens, fitness center, free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, air conditioning...)
- Easy access to the site
- Additional benefits including Sympass card, preferential partnerships (banking, health insurance, mobile plans...)
- Regular company events that foster collaboration and team spirit Recruitment process 1st interview: HR & Hiring Manager (Teams) 2nd interview: On-site interview and site visit �
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