The Impact You'll Make
Danfoss Turbocor is looking for a Senior Lab Engineer.
What You’ll Be Doing
Duties Include:
Lead the development of advanced test equipment technologies and innovative methodologies for compressor testing, while mentoring junior engineers in daily engineering activities. Specific duties include: develop and improve experimental test equipment, measurement methodologies, and control systems to optimize the performance and efficiency of R&D compressor testing; mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians in experimental setup, instrumentation, data acquisition, and data analysis best practices; provide technical support in developing long-term engineering plans for R&D laboratory chiller plants and test platform expansion; collaborate with cross-functional technical teams on the evaluation, design, and implementation of complex systems supporting experimental test programs; evaluate the performance of existing laboratory systems, recommend upgrades, and propose process improvements with documented justifications; oversee instrument calibration and supplier engagement by creating technical specifications, evaluating test equipment capabilities, and ensuring compliance with current and future testing requirements; develop internal engineering competencies by conducting industry research to identify best practices and emerging technologies; and determine necessary equipment, training, and procedures; use analytical tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar; to automate test data processing and visualization, enabling quick summaries, historical data comparison, and accelerating root-cause analysis; ensure a safe, efficient, and quality-compliant work environment consistent with company standards and regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For
Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience in research engineering involving fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, with emphasis on compressible flows in laboratory research settings
• In lieu of master’s degree plus experience, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with at least 6 years of experience in research engineering involving fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, with emphasis on compressible flows in laboratory research settings
• 3 years experience leading engineering experiments and analyzing results.
• 3 years experience with laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and engineering best practices.
• 3 years experience automating test data processing, analyzing and visualizing complex fluid mechanics data, and preparing and presenting technical results to diverse audiences, including engineers, management, and non-technical stakeholders.
• 3 years experience with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA, or similar) and analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python).
Salary: $123,000-128,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: 1769 E Paul Dirac Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Contact: Danfoss, LLC, 1769 E Paul Dirac Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310. MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.DANFOSS.COM
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.
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.