Job Description
Req ID:  49552
Posting Job Location:  Reynosa, MX
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Specialty
Job Category:  Sales
Work Location Type:  On-site
Job Title:  Lead Application Engineer
Job Description: 

The Impact You'll Make

As our Lead Product Application Engineer, you will take full ownership of the technical engineering relationship with key customers, acting as the primary interface between customer needs and Danfoss solutions. Your role is vital in driving strategic application engineering activities, ensuring successful delivery of RFQs, new product introductions, and engineering projects.

At Danfoss, we prioritize learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion. Your impact? By identifying and developing new opportunities and strengthening customer partnerships, you will directly contribute to business growth and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Success in this role means not only meeting customer expectations but also enhancing our reputation as a trusted engineering partner.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and take ownership of engineering deliverables, helping us move toward a more innovative and efficient future.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the technical engagement with key customers, owning engineering deliverables to solve complex application requirements.
  • Drive RFQ execution, part activation, and new product delivery aligned with customer expectations.
  • Build and strengthen customer relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor for strategic accounts, Act as a technical and/or project leader for large-scale or strategic engineering programs.
  • Identify and develop strategic engineering opportunities and process improvements across customer accounts globally.
  • Translate customer requirements into manufacturable and cost-effective solutions by developing 3D designs, technical documentation, and BOMs for competitive quotations.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong communication skills in English.
  • Extensive knowledge in hydraulics, product, and application engineering.
  • Expert use of structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, FRACAS, and Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Ability to manage complex engineering projects and deliver on customer timelines with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with CAD (2D/3D)SAPTeamcenterSalesforce, and MS Office.

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 an annual bonuspaid vacationpersonal 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.

Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page.

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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