Bearing Engineer

ROLE TITLE: Bearing Engineer (Lubrication & MBA, Porto)

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YOUR ROLE

You will be a key contributor within the Main Bearing Arrangement (MBA) and lubrication domain, focusing on bearing selection, calculation, and reliability for large rotating machinery. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to define requirements, run analyses, drive validations, and ensure long‑term performance and cost efficiency of the main bearing system.

What you can expect:

• Perform bearing application engineering: selection, sizing, and life calculations using supplier-specific tools.
• Define technical requirements for bearings, lubricants, and seals; support supplier qualification and development.
• Lead and contribute to DFMEA, risk assessments, RCA, and reliability improvement actions.
• Support design optimization (CAD collaboration), test planning, and validation of main bearing arrangements.
• Analyze lubrication regimes and tribological conditions; recommend grease/oil specs and maintenance strategies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet project milestones, documentation, and quality standards.

YOUR PROFILE

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical/mechatronics engineering focused on machine elements and large rotating machinery.
• Strong expertise in bearing types, selection & calculation, and bearing application engineering.
• Solid understanding of lubrication & tribology; familiarity with testing methods and data interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA/RCA and supplier/stakeholder collaboration; strong English communication.
• Nice to have: exposure to CAD workflows and test rig/validation planning.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• Join a multicultural and inclusive team environment.
• Enjoy a supportive atmosphere promoting work-life balance.
• Hybrid work.
• Your career growth is central to our mission. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professionals are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.
• Access valuable training and certifications in cutting-edge technologies.
• Engage in exciting national and international projects.
• Health and life insurance.
• Referral program with bonuses for talent recommendations.
• Great office locations.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.