Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

As the pioneer and world leader of the oil-free centrifugal compressor product category, the enterprise is dedicated to the design, manufacture, marketing and support of the world’s most efficient commercial refrigerant compressors. The result is the world’s first totally oil-free compressor specifically designed for the HVAC industry.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer within the Mechatronics Engineering team, the primary work tasks will be sustaining design engineering. You will be responsible for contributing to the design solutions for existing platforms. This portfolio includes but is not limited to dynamic turbo machinery, magnetic bearings, permanent magnet motors and integrated power electronics.

Job Responsibilities

• Define requirements and complete implementation for integrated compressor designs
• Modeling for component and system level designs including 2D detail drawings
• Analysis of component level design
• Work within defined standards to maintain product lifecycle management
• Collaborate with cross functional teams within product development, manufacturing engineering and procurement groups to ensure manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability
• Participate in new technology research and development projects as requested
• Deliver design documentation following project stage gates
• Support certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL and CE and ensure environmental and safety guidelines are applied accordingly

Background & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred)
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Catia V5 preferred)
• 1+ years organization experience in product development engineering (turbo machinery preferred)
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing, including familiarity with GD&T and dimensional controls.
• Expertise in material selection, design procedures, manufacturing techniques and assembly methods as required
• Must be detail oriented and self-motivated

Other Competencies:

• Must have basic project co-ordination skills and a personal drive for making clarity within the area they work with.
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Able to contribute as a member of an organized project team of engineers.
• Interpret and understand nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.)
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Speak effectively before groups of other employees in both technical and non-technical forums.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.

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.