About this role
Do you enjoy turning ideas into reality through hands-on testing and experimentation? Join VID FIREKILL's Research & Development team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of fire protection technology. As our Laboratory Technician, you will plan and execute component and fire tests in our fire laboratory, working closely with our R&D Engineers to evaluate new concepts, analyze test data, and identify the optimal parameters required to achieve successful test results. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working hands-on, is driven by curiosity, and takes pride in turning engineering ideas into practical, tested solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where experimentation drives innovation, you'll feel right at home in our R&D team. Your key responsibilities: Lead the experiments in our large and fully equipped laboratory in both component tests and fire tests helping to meet global standards. Compile and analyze operational, test, and research data for new and existing products Assist the Design Team Contribute to designing for production efficiency and cost reduction providing feedback from the experiments. Collaborate Across Teams Work closely with cross-functional teams while managing your own tasks responsibly. Confer with other research personnel as required to clarify and resolve issues and develop designs Prepare and present technical reports You will report directly to the R&D Manager and become a part of the R&D department, where collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing are at the core of everything we do. The skills you will bring: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent work experience Technical experience & knowledge in the following areas: Design of Experiments (DoE) Root Cause Analysis Statistics Material Science & Corrosion Data Acquisition Software skills such as CAD tools, Microsoft Office products The ability to carry out minor manual assembly of products during development and testing is an advantage Strong verbal and written skills in English The person behind: Scientific curiosity combined with a passion for experimentation - both at the desk and in the laboratory Willing to learn and adopt new tools and technologies Strong organizational skills and an ability to work independently An effective team player with excellent communication skills A good team spirit If you’d like to work with us, we can offer you: We offer an exciting workplace in a fast-growing company, where skilled and welcoming colleagues are ready to greet you. You will become part of a strong community that values well-being, personal development, and job satisfaction. Among other things, we offer: A varied and dynamic workday in an internationally oriented company Great experience through exchange between theory and practice An informal and positive work environment with an open culture and supportive colleagues A high degree of freedom with responsibility and the opportunity to shape your own tasks Professional and personal development tailored to your skills and interests An attractive lunch and fruit scheme Protecting the world through innovative fire protection solutions. VID FIREKILL is a world-leading innovative developer and manufacturer of low pressure water mist solutions. VID FIREKILL specializes in fixed water-based systems utilizing environmentally friendly firefighting methods. Our company HQ is in Svendborg in Southern Denmark, where all products are developed and manufactured in our ISO 9001 accredited production facility. Ready to help shape the future of fire protection? We would love to hear from you. Send us your application and CV as soon as possible via our application form. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and will hire once we have found the right match. For further information please contact our CTO Álex Palau at [email protected] . For information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Assistant Camilla Kwiatek at [email protected] .