Product Engineer / 1st Shift

The Impact You'll Make

This position is for a Product Engineer within the design engineering department of the Medium Power business unit. The position will be located at the Danfoss Ames, Iowa office. The position entails regular interfacing with the Danfoss production facility in Ames, as well as with a cross-functional team to drive improvements in product design, cost, and quality. The role also includes representing the engineering function in reviewing feasibility of requests for changes, new configurations, and new features on the Medium Power products produced in locations around the globe.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Initiate and execute project plans, which include the scheduled actions and the resources required to meet the project objectives. Examples include qualification of new suppliers or processes to reduce cost, robustness projects to enhance the quality or life of the product through design improvements and development and launch of new features for existing products.
• Perform and document design calculations and verify all necessary tolerance stack ups for new designs and design revisions.
• Conduct product design reviews and follow through on recommended changes.
• Develop verification plans using engineering processes. Execute tests and analyze engineering data. Write effective test requests. Analyze results and clearly summarize the findings in technical reports. Present results to the organization as well as to customers in support of engineering projects.
• Maintain product design control, initiate and follow through on product changes and verify all documentation of new designs or design changes is complete.
• Resolve product performance issues through team-oriented problem solving and document according to the 8D process for root cause.
• Provide technical support to other functional areas. Interface with internal organizations such as sales, manufacturing, marketing, service, quality and purchasing, as well as with external customers and suppliers.
• Stay up to date regarding the field of engineering and technology relative to Danfoss products.
• Promote quality and continuous improvement philosophy.
• Travel domestically and internationally (typically less than 5%)
  
  

What We're Looking For
Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering from accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) months internship or coop experience in an engineering field.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems and components.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience as an engineer in hydraulics industry, automotive industry, or mobile equipment industry.
• Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering from accredited institution.
  
  

Job Criteria

• Strong hands-on mechanical skills and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with model-based design tools such as Matlab/Simulink/CAD.
• Experience working collaboratively with others to accomplish goals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments to complete tasks on time.
• Ability to apply creative approaches and ideas to solve problems maximizing effective use of appropriate resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to develop a thorough technical knowledge of the product line that includes product design, test and evaluation, manufacturing methods and processes, and how they impact product performance and life.
  
  

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 paid vacation, 401k plan, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement 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.