What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation/Controls Engineer position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
Danfoss Turbocor Global Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida is seeking a dynamic Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team. You’ll help power reliable, safe, and efficient manufacturing by designing and improving the control systems that keep our operations running. Your work will directly impact uptime, quality, and safety across production lines. By partnering closely with process, mechanical, and maintenance teams, you’ll turn complex automation challenges into practical solutions that support continuous improvement. What you build and optimize will be used every day on the factory floor. At Danfoss, your expertise will contribute to smarter, more sustainable manufacturing—supporting our mission to engineer solutions that make the world more efficient.
What You’ll Be Doing
Education & Experience
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss Turbocor Global Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida is seeking a dynamic Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team. You’ll help power reliable, safe, and efficient manufacturing by designing and improving the control systems that keep our operations running. Your work will directly impact uptime, quality, and safety across production lines. By partnering closely with process, mechanical, and maintenance teams, you’ll turn complex automation challenges into practical solutions that support continuous improvement. What you build and optimize will be used every day on the factory floor. At Danfoss, your expertise will contribute to smarter, more sustainable manufacturing—supporting our mission to engineer solutions that make the world more efficient.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and support PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
- Commission, start up, and debug automated equipment to ensure smooth, on-time production.
- Troubleshoot control system issues and optimize logic to increase uptime and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to integrate new equipment and deliver automation upgrades.
- Create and maintain clear control system documentation to support long-term maintainability.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3–7 years of professional experience in industrial automation or controls engineering
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff)
- Familiarity with HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., FactoryTalk, WinCC, Ignition)
- Solid understanding of control theory fundamentals (PID loops, motion control, sensors, actuators)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols
- Experience with servo systems, robotics, or advanced automation technologies
- Understanding of safety systems (SIL ratings, safety PLCs, machine safety standards)
- Exposure to data acquisition systems and Industry 4.0 concepts
- Programming skills in structured text, ladder logic, or function block diagrams
- Familiarity with version control tools and documentation best practices
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.