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Product Application Engineer

Danfoss
Danfoss Salary
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a skilled Product Application Engineer to join the Orbital Gear Solutions (OGS) Business Unit sales team. As a crucial link between Sales & Marketing (S&M) and the Business Unit (BU), the Product Application Engineer (PAE) handles technical product inquiries and takes ownership of specific products or product families. The PAE delivers technical solutions, documentation, support, guidance, and training to both the Danfoss team and customers. Additionally, the PAE contributes valuable insights to the Business Unit on potential product developments and options that enhance customer satisfaction. Prioritizing innovative solutions and prompt, attentive support is essential for success in this role.

What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

  • Act as a technical consultant for system application engineers (SAE), account managers (AM), and sales development managers (SDM) to provide our customers with the best possible solution for their machines.
  • Take ownership of sales requests, coordinate with other departments to determine feasibility and communicate feedback to sales teams or customer.
  • Plan and implement product trainings for our sales teams and customers
  • Develop customer notifications for product changes
  • Engage with engineering and the digital customer experience team to bring technical information and literature to life by creating the foundation for an interactive, easy-to-use platform.

What We're Looking For
Required (basic) qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or related engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in engineering, technical sales or manufacturing
  • English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical experience in the hydraulics industry or, more specifically, applying Low Speed High Torque motors
  • Experience working with SAP, Teamcenter and Salesforce
  • Spanish (written and spoken)

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 based on experience.

What You'll Get From Us
  • 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, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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