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Test Engineer

Requisition ID: 38481

Job Location(s):

Ames, IA, US

Job Description

Now is a great time to join our Danfoss Team in Ames as we are seeking to hire an experienced Test Engineer. The Test Engineer will provide primary development and support in our hydraulic end-of-line production test stands. Focus on test stand support, continuous improvement projects, new manufacturing technologies.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Participate in the specification, design, and commissioning of new production test stands working with external vendors.

• Maintain and improve existing test stands with continuous improvement projects both locally and globally.

• Assist maintenance, process technicians, and IT with line-down troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, safety engineers, and customers with ongoing test equipment issues.

Background & Skills

Required (basic) qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer or Agricultural Engineering.

• Troubleshooting electrical control and power distribution, hydraulic/pneumatic, PC/PLC software.

• Understanding of electrical schematics.

• PC programing (C and/or C#) and PLC programing (Rockwell and/or Siemens).

• Ability to document requirements for new projects and finalize documentation for completed projects.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.

Preferred qualifications

• 2-5 Year of engineering experience.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

• Understanding of hydraulic schematics.

• Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Electrical circuit design.

• Electrical design (control and 3-phase power).

• Data acquisition (National Instruments).

• Basic data analysis.

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system

• Paid vacation

• 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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Nearest Major Market: Ames

Nearest Secondary Market: Des Moines