Competence Development Specialist

Alfa Laval

Competence Development Specialist delivering product training for fluid handling equipment in food and pharmaceutical industries. Collaborating globally to enhance skills and knowledge transfer amongst colleagues and partners.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeKolding • 🇩🇰 DenmarkMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver comprehensive product and application training sessions focused on fluid handling equipment (pumps, valves, cleaning, and mixing equipment) for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Facilitate both on-site and hands-on training at global product training hubs, with sessions typically lasting two to five days.
Support the development and delivery of training, engaging with process and project engineers as well as field service professionals.
Collaborate with regional product and application teams, acting as a “train the trainer” to ensure consistent and effective knowledge transfer across regions.
Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance learning materials and methods
Assess training needs and adapt programs to meet the requirements of diverse audiences, including field sales, technical support, and service teams.
Provide ongoing mentorship and support to trainees, fostering knowledge retention and practical application.
Maintain and update training documentation to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Travel globally (approximately 15–18 training sessions per year, with trips often combining multiple sessions) to deliver impactful learning experiences.
Be an integral part of a diverse, experienced, and supportive team, contributing to innovative competence development initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Education, or a related field.
Solid technical background in fluid handling equipment (pumps, valves, cleaning, and mixing equipment), 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.
Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
Willingness and ability to travel globally (approximately 50-70 days per year)
Familiarity with tools such as PowerPoint, experience with usage of case studies, and hands-on assignments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

fluid handling equipmentpumpsvalvescleaning equipmentmixing equipmenttechnical trainingproduct knowledge transferhands-on serviceengineering roles

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsmentorshipknowledge retentionadaptabilitycollaborationfeedback contribution

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Technical Education