LAB ENGINEER

Job Description

***THIS NOTICE IS BEING POSTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN LABOR CERTIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH 20 CFR 656.10(d).  ANY PERSON MAY PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO THE CERTIFYING OFFICER OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION, 200 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW, ROOM N-5311, WASHINGTON, DC 20210.**

Job Responsibilities

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

• Plan, develop, and direct experimental test programs.
• Review and approve test requests from product design engineers.
• Execute compressor performance and reliability related tests on test rigs and chillers.
• Analyze test data to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Perform fluid and thermal calculations, modeling, and simulations to verify new design concepts.
• Maintain/upgrade existing lab procedures and standard, and generate new ones.
• Preventive maintenance of all test equipment, including calibration.
• Upgrade and improve existing lab equipment.
• Plan projects for lab and chiller plant upgrades and expansions.
• Lead lab projects from planning to acceptance testing and closeout.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all project deliverables.
• Analyze test equipment specifications and evaluate capabilities in meeting current and future testing requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams in the evaluation and design of systems which support R&D test programs.
• Evaluate the performance of existing systems, identify targeted upgrades, and prepare justification reports with recommendations.
• Design and develop new test equipment to meet the requirements from product development road map.
• Develop system layout and detailed drawings and schematics consistent with the infrastructure upgrades.

Background & Skills

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Engineering
• 5 years experience with thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics calculations, modeling, and simulations
• 5 years experience working with highspeed magnetic bearing-based turbomachinery design/testing
• 3 years experience in a refrigeration/HVAC or engine test lab, including data acquisition and post processing, instrumentation, and test equipment design, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Experience may be gain concurrently 
• Permanent U.S. work authorization

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

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.