Product Development Engineer

Job Description
The product development engineer designs and develops hydraulic cartridge valves, components and system solutions that meet customer performance expectations. The product development engineer also supports Danfoss business initiatives by completing projects using the necessary design and planning tools to ensure quality, delivery and cost expectations are met.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Designs new products with existing or new technology, creating product layouts and detailed product drawings and documentation.
• Manages design projects from conception through release to production.
• Solves functional, application or production problems using 8-D, Design of Experiments and/or other methodologies.
• Reduces product cost and improves product quality by working with Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing.
• Works with Sales Managers and Applications Engineering to identify and provide solutions for new customer opportunities.
• Modifies and creates drawings, test procedures and bill of materials.
• Organizes and prioritizes assignments to ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Demonstrates flexibility, responds positively and supports changes in procedures, processes, responsibility and assignments.
• Maintains cooperative and productive working relationships and communications with all departments and employees.
  
  

Background & Skills
Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Agricultural Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in design engineering developing mechanical components.
• Knowledge/experience with computer aided design, preferable in NX Unigraphics or other parametric, feature based design software.
• Able to work in the US, both now and in the future, without sponsorship
  
  

Preferred

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in product engineering developing cartridge valves/fluid power products.
• Knowledge/experience with CNC machining processes; turning, milling, honing.
• Knowledge/experience with materials including steel, aluminum, elastomers.
• Experience using statistical tools in problem solving.
• Magnetic and electromagnetic design experience.
  
  

Job Criteria

• Must be able to understand and apply engineering principles and applicable technology.
• Must be able to perform engineering calculations related to fluid dynamics and spring design.
• The candidate must be able to work in a team atmosphere and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, be self-motivated, and eager to learn and accept new responsibilities.
  
  

Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program
  
  

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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.