Are you passionate about working for an industry leader in sustainability? Danfoss provides solutions to our generation's greatest energy challenges. Danfoss is rising to the challenge with expertise and world-leading solutions based on the latest technologies and an Engineering Tomorrow mentality.

Danfoss in Loves Park, IL is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with deep variable speed drive and/or electrification experience to develop customer solutions as part of our Applications Design Center. The team's role is to win market share by solving customer issues with a technical approach. Application areas include Electrification, Water, HVAC, and Heavy Industries. Development topics include packaging of electronic and electrical systems, outdoor solutions liquid and air cooling, solid modeling, thermal simulation, fabrication methods, additive manufacturing, and assembly processes.

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

* Develop product solutions, including first-of-kind solutions, utilizing the existing and planned portfolio and identifying portfolio gaps required to gain business with dream accounts.
* Perform proof of concept of technical solutions in preparation for commercialization
* Provide input to Product Teams for commercialization on technical solutions and business cases.
* Collaborate and hand off mature applications to After Sales Service.
* Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product applications at key accounts. Develop and maintain relationships with Product Management, Product Development, S/C, Customer Service, Product Teams, Sales, Business Development, Center of Excellence, and Customers.
* Interact with key customers to understand their requirements at a systems level and provide technical support.
* Provide on-site support to the customer from business development to commissioning of first-of-kind systems.
* Ability to travel within the region 15%.

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
* 10+ Years of relevant experience with variable speed drives and their application.

Job Criteria:
* Deep curiosity about customers, technology, and product solutions.
* Effective verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex technical models and theories.
* Ability to connect with customers and team members.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* High motivation to make positive contributions to the team and business.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:
* Understanding of the Danfoss product portfolio and applications at the systems level.
* Experience developing drives, drive applications, and/or electrification applications.
* Experience with fabrication methods, additive manufacturing, and assembly processes to support hardware concepts that support series production and utilized during the development phase.
* Working knowledge of computer-aided engineering design tools, including solid modeling and process (Creo/Windchill as an example), simulation tools for thermal analysis, mechanical robustness as well as PC-based computer equipment and peripherals.
* Lab Experience and familiarity with power supplies, oscilloscopes, meters, function generators, multichannel data recorder systems, and experiment setup/measurement
* Experience with industrial automation, cabinet design, and/or outdoor solutions is a plus.

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 the 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.

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Personal Insurance
• 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.

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.