Job Description
Req ID:  49676
Posting Job Location:  Maumee, OH, US
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Specialty
Job Category:  R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:  On-site
Job Title:  Product Application Engineer
Job Description: 

The Impact You'll Make

Are you ready to use your advanced engineering expertise to solve complex challenges and deliver solutions that help our customers succeed? As our new Product Application Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and delivering tailored solutions that win new business and drive growth for Danfoss.

 

You will join a highly collaborative and technical team that thrives on partnership and continuous improvement. In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, mentoring others while strengthening our engineering excellence across the global Fluid Conveyance Division.

 

This is an opportunity to see your work make a direct impact, translating diverse customer needs into high-quality, manufacturable products. You will play a vital part in advancing our industry standing and ensuring customer success through your expert engineering support

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Apply your deep engineering knowledge to design and deliver innovative solutions for complex and diverse customer applications.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams, driving collaboration with sales, manufacturing, and product management to bring designs from concept to reality.
  • Translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs using 3D modeling tools and create the necessary engineering drawings and documentation.
  • Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and calculate component costs to ensure our quotations are both competitive and profitable.
  • Act as a key technical resource, using structured problem-solving methods like 8D and Fault Tree Analysis to resolve product issues and guide project teams.

What We're Looking For

 

  • Bachelors Degree; preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related
  • 3+ years of experience in product design/application engineering; preferably within hydraulic products
  • Proven ability to independently manage complex engineering projects and deliver results on schedule.
  • Knowledgeable with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, FRACAS, Fault Tree Analysis).
  • Competent with CAD (2D/3D) software and familiarity with systems like SAP, Teamcenter, and Salesforce.

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 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, 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.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.  Any benefits listed do 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.

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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.

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