Product Engineer

Our Danfoss Valve & Pump Solutions team is seeking a Product Engineer to join its team. Are you eager to design, test, and develop new and innovative products for mobile hydraulics industry? Do you thrive on innovation and collaboration in product development and support? If so, we invite you to apply this exciting opportunity within our Engineering team that is developing innovative new pump designs.

The Product Engineer will operate daily out of Eden Prairie, MN facility and will report to the Engineer Manager. We are not able to support work authorization at any point during employment for this position. Support for domestic relocation may be provided.

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

• Perform and document design calculations and verify necessary tolerance stack-ups for new designs and revisions and conduct product design reviews and implement recommended changes.
• Develop verification plans using established engineering processes. Execute tests, analyze engineering data, write effective test requests, and clearly summarize findings in technical reports. Present results to the organization and customers in support of engineering projects.
• Maintain product design control, initiating and following through on engineering changes, and ensuring complete documentation of new designs or changes to ensure robust data quality.
• Initiate and execute project plans, including scheduling actions and allocating resources to meet project objectives.
• Resolve product performance issues through team-oriented problem solving and documenting according to the 8D process for root cause analysis.
• May support in evaluating feasibility for new configurations, change requests, and new features on open circuit pumps produced globally.
• Provide technical support to other functional areas and interface with internal organizations such as sales, manufacturing, marketing, service, quality, and purchasing, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Staying updated on engineering and technology fields relevant to Danfoss products.
• Promote a philosophy of quality and continuous improvement.
  

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering from an accredited institution. Masters or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering is preferred
• Internship or Co-op experience in the relevant engineering field
• Demonstrate ability to balance actively seeking input and being self-directed to achieve agreed upon objectives
• General understanding of manufacturing processes as it relates to machining and Design for Manufacturability
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic systems and the respective components

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with design and analysis tools such as CAD and MATLAB
• Three years of professional experience in developing and testing to validate system performance.
• Solid hands-on mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated technical background and work experiences
  

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

• Bonus system
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• 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.

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.