Competence Development Specialist

Alfa Laval

. Deliver comprehensive product and application training focused on Hygienic Heat Exchangers for the food and pharmaceutical industries .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeKolding • DenmarkMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering technical training and mentorship focused on Hygienic Heat Exchangers within the food and pharmaceutical industries. Proficient in adapting training programs for diverse audiences and utilizing effective communication and presentation skills.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringTechnical Training ExperienceHygienic Heat Exchangers KnowledgeStrong Communication SkillsTrain The Trainer Experience

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Hard Skills

Technical EducationProduct Knowledge TransferHands-On Service RolesTraining Needs AssessmentTraining Documentation MaintenancePractical Application Of AI

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationAdaptabilityEngaging Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointCase StudiesHands-On Assignments

Industry Keywords

Food IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryHeat Exchanger Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver comprehensive product and application training focused on Hygienic Heat Exchangers for the food and pharmaceutical industries
Facilitate on-site and hands-on training at global product training hubs
Support development and delivery of training for process and project engineers and field service professionals
Collaborate with regional product and application teams as a “train the trainer”
Contribute ideas and feedback to improve learning materials and methods
Assess training needs and adapt programs for diverse audiences, including field sales, technical support, and service teams
Provide ongoing mentorship and support to trainees
Maintain and update training documentation
Travel globally approximately 50–70 days per year for 12–15 training sessions
Report to the Competence Development Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Education, or a related field
Solid technical background in the heat exchanger industry, ideally within the food and pharmaceutical industries
Experience in technical training, product knowledge transfer, or hands-on service/engineering roles
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to make complex technical information accessible and engaging
Experience with “train the trainer” programs or similar knowledge-sharing initiatives is an advantage
Familiarity with PowerPoint, case studies, and hands-on assignments
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
Additional language skills are a plus
Experience with practical application of AI in a relevant area is a merit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global travel is mostly planned to support work-life balance
Diverse, multicultural, and supportive team environment
Opportunities to grow a global network of professionals
Inclusive workplace valuing diverse perspectives and experiences
Pymetrics assessment games during the application process
Alcohol and drug testing applied during pre-employment process