Mechanical Engineer

Job description

At Aquablu, we’re transforming drinking habits by replacing single-use plastics with innovative, sustainable hydration solutions. Are you ready to revolutionise the water industry with smarter, more innovative cooling systems? As our Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in developing next-gen cooling, carbonation, and dispensing systems.

“That might sound really ambitious, but our team is part of an inspiring movement in an industry that’s thirsty for change.”

Marc, Co-founder of Aquablu

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of designing and continuously improving cooling, carbonation, and dispensing systems, ensuring system reliability and efficiency.
• Help us continuously evolve to a stable, scalable mechanical engineering framework.
• Seamlessly incorporate thermal and cooling system designs into broader product development objectives.
• Define initial parameters, oversee iterative testing, and refine prototypes for optimal performance.
• Use in-field feedback and performance data to identify, research, and implement design improvements.
• Work closely with the wider engineering team to develop factory tests, tackle multidisciplinary challenges, and share your expertise.
• Apply a relevant level of project management, creating realistic timelines and delivering solutions that align with Aquablu’s mission.
• The water industry is notoriously old-fashioned—we’re here to change that. Be bold, experimental, and ready to challenge the status quo.

About You

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, with a proven ability to innovate and troubleshoot in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Solid, in-depth understanding of mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems, with practical experience in mechatronics and hydraulics.
• Able to zoom out and create scalable, future-proof solutions that anticipate challenges we haven’t faced yet.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and projects to ensure the team focuses on what matters most.
• Comfortable with mCAD software and working directly on system designs and prototypes.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus for local manufacturer collaborations.
• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree with a strong theoretical background.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with HVAC or cooling system development.
• Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., CFD software) and testing methodologies.
• Background in both start-ups and structured organizations, with expertise in setting up engineering workflows.

Why Aquablu?

• 🌴 26 paid holiday days.
• ☀️ Beautiful and bright office in Amsterdam (Houthavens).
• 🌱 Healthy (heavily discounted) lunches
• 🌍 Be part of an exciting growth phase of a scaling company.
• 👴 A pension plan by Zwitserleven (50/50).
• 💧 Endless amount of our very own flavoured water!
• 🏋️ Urban Sports Club Membership