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 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
🧠 Your profile
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
Experience with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX
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
📢 Only applications submitted through our official application process will be considered.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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👉 Ready for your next challenge? Join Rotarex Firetec and help shape the next generation of fire suppression technologies used around the world!