Mechanical Engineer

🌊 Who are we?

At Aquablu, we’re revolutionizing the way you hydrate. We believe that every sip can be a step toward a cleaner, healthier future. Our mission is to transform global drinking habits by replacing single-use plastics with innovative, sustainable hydration solutions that elevate your well-being. We’re boldly stepping into a trillion-dollar market, challenging the old ways because it’s high time for change. Exciting, right? If you’re nodding along, keep on reading…

“That might sound really ambitious, but our team is part of an inspiring movement in an industry that’s thirsty for change.” - Marc, Co-founder of Aquablu

Are you ready to revolutionise the water industry with smarter, more innovative cooling systems? At Aquablu, we’re on a mission to redefine wellness with cutting-edge solutions. As our Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in developing next-gen cooling, carbonation, and dispensing systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of designing and continuously improving cooling, carbonation, and dispensing systems, ensuring system reliability and efficiency.

• Help us continuously evolve to a stable, scalable mechanical engineering framework.

• Seamlessly incorporate thermal and cooling system designs into broader product development objectives.

• Define initial parameters, oversee iterative testing, and refine prototypes for optimal performance.

• Use in-field feedback and performance data to identify, research, and implement design improvements.

• Work closely with the wider engineering team to develop factory tests, tackle multidisciplinary challenges, and share your expertise.

• Apply a relevant level of project management, creating realistic timelines and delivering solutions that align with Aquablu’s mission.

• The water industry is notoriously old-fashioned—we’re here to change that. Be bold, experimental, and ready to challenge the status quo.

About You

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering, with a proven ability to innovate and troubleshoot in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

• Solid, in-depth understanding of mechanical, fluid, and thermal systems, with practical experience in mechatronics and hydraulics.

• Able to zoom out and create scalable, future-proof solutions that anticipate challenges we haven’t faced yet.

• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and projects to ensure the team focuses on what matters most.

• Comfortable with mCAD software and working directly on system designs and prototypes.

• Fluent in English; Dutch is a bonus for local manufacturer collaborations.

• Degree in mechanical engineering or similar degree with a strong theoretical background.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with HVAC or cooling system development.

• Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., CFD software) and testing methodologies.

• Background in both start-ups and structured organizations, with expertise in setting up engineering workflows.
  
  

Why Aquablu?

• 🌴 26 paid holiday days.

• ☀️ Beautiful and bright office in Amsterdam (Houthavens).

• 🌱 Healthy (heavily discounted) lunches

• 🌍 Be part of an exciting growth phase of a scaling company.

• 👴 A pension plan by Zwitserleven (50/50).

• 💧 Endless amount of our very own flavoured water!

• 🏋️ Urban Sports Club Membership

• 🎵 What kind of vibe can you expect at our office? Check out our very own Spotify playlist "Akwablues"