About Blueair

Blueair, part of Unilever, is a fast-growing global brand with strong momentum and ambition. We are not just an air purification company—we are a wellbeing company operating within the health space. Our purpose is to create healthier indoor environments that support people’s wellbeing, cognitive performance, and overall quality of life.

We believe that the freedom to breathe clean air is a basic human right, and we work every day to make that a reality. By combining science, design, and technology, we develop solutions that have a real, positive impact on people’s everyday lives.

At Blueair, you’ll join a team of curious thinkers, pragmatic doers, and passionate innovators who care deeply about improving wellbeing at scale.

Your future role

As an R&D Engineer at Blueair, you will primarily work in the early concept phase of development projects. You will be responsible for performance-driven technical solutions—such as airflow systems, motors, and filtration—and play a key role in shaping future products.

You will design, build, and evaluate concepts, prototypes, and test setups across areas such as airflow design, energy consumption, CADR, and acoustics. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys combining theory with practical experimentation.

This role is hybrid/onsite and requires presence at our central Stockholm office at least three days per week.

Responsibilities

Research & Concept Development

• Drive research projects focused on air treatment technologies

• Explore, evaluate, and test new technologies to inform future product development

• Develop and validate new product concepts and improve existing solutions

• Design and build prototypes, functional models, and test rigs

Performance & Engineering

• Develop and optimize system and sub-system performance during concept development

• Conduct performance testing (e.g. airflow, energy consumption, noise, CADR)

• Define and develop test equipment, rigs, and methodologies

• Perform verification according to internal and external standards

• Develop and execute reliability and accelerated life tests (products and components)

Product Development

• Contribute to requirement specifications and system design

• Support concept design, validation, and verification activities

Technology Scouting & Insights

• Scout and evaluate new technologies within motors, sensors, and air monitoring

• Analyze competitor products and emerging solutions

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to understand market trends and performance expectations

• Maintain a structured library of tests and competitive analysis

• Translate insights into recommendations for product and technology roadmaps

Must-Have Qualifications

• MSc or BSc in Engineering (or equivalent)

• 3+ years of relevant work experience

• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken)

Meriting Experience

• Product development (prototyping, testing, verification)

• Airflow systems (CFD and/or hands-on experience)

• Filtration technologies (e.g. HVAC, vacuum, kitchen filtration)

• Laboratory testing and experimental work

• CAD tools

• High-volume manufacturing environments

• Home appliances industry

• Supplier evaluation and collaboration

• Experience working within the health, wellness, or wellbeing space is a strong merit

What Will Set You Apart

• Curious, analytical, and hands-on mindset

• Strong problem-solving ability with a bias for action

• Comfortable moving between theory and practical execution

• Ability to reflect, evaluate, and iterate on your work

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Experience working with international teams and suppliers
  

Why Join Blueair

• Be part of a purpose-driven company in the global health and wellbeing sector

• Work on products that directly improve people’s health and everyday lives

• Join an entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and international environment

• Opportunity to grow, innovate, and make tangible impact

About Blueair

We foster an entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to perform at a high level while continuously learning and growing. At Blueair, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful innovation that supports healthier living worldwide.

If you’re driven, curious, and motivated by impact—we’d love to hear from you.

Blueair is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants based on experience and qualifications.

Your application

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