Job Description
Job Title:  Design Engineer New Product Development
Req ID:  49582
Job Location (Short):  Povazska Bystrica, SVK
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

 As a Product Engineer in New Product Development, you will help shape hydraulic pumps and motors used in machines around the world. Your work directly improves reliability, efficiency, and performance, making a tangible impact across industries that keep society moving.

You will collaborate with a global, diverse team across Slovakia, Germany, the USA, India, and China—bringing ideas to life from concept through to real-world application. Here, your contributions don’t stay on paper; they become products used every day.

At Danfoss Power Solutions, you’ll grow your skills in an environment that values learning, inclusion, and innovation, while helping build more sustainable and competitive solutions for the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Design and maintain 3D models and technical drawings to ensure high-quality, manufacturable products
  • Develop and optimize hydraulic pumps and motors to improve efficiency, durability, and performance
  • Collaborate with simulation experts to validate designs using FEM and CFD and strengthen product reliability
  • Partner with testing teams to validate and qualify products under real operating conditions
  • Work cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing, and sales to bring new products successfully to market

What We're Looking For

 

  • Solid foundation in mechanical engineering and 3D CAD design
  • Understanding of hydraulics or fluid-based systems
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate in English within global teams
  • Problem-solving skills and a practical, solution-oriented mindset
  • Motivation to learn, grow, and contribute in a hands-on engineering environment

What You'll Get from Us

 

At Danfoss, we know our people make the difference—and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

  • Regular annual salary increases based on performance and market standards
  • Annual bonus linked to company results
  • Opportunities to collaborate on global projects and learn from international colleagues
  • A culture focused on continuous learning, development, and career growth
  • An inclusive workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and respected
  • Benefits such as 2 additional days of vacation, hybrid working options, and a multisport card
  • Minimum gross monthly salary starting from €2000, with the potential for a higher offer based on your qualifications and seniority

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.

Information at a Glance

 

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 39.000 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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.