Associate Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Pune District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment in Pune, India, is seeking an Associate Engineer to design hydraulic components and contribute to product lifecycle improvements. You will work with global teams to transform concepts into robust 3D models and drawings, supporting development and changes across the lifecycle.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree and 1–3 years of design or change-management experience, with hands-on CAD (UG NX/Creo) and PLM (TeamCenter/Enovia) skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of product design or engineering change management experience.
• Hands-on CAD experience with UG NX and Creo.
• Experience with PLM systems like TeamCenter or Enovia.
• Knowledge of GD&T and engineering standards (ASME/ISO).

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D models and drawings using UG NX and Creo.
• Develop concepts and perform stack-up analysis for new products.
• Manage engineering changes from initiation to release.
• Perform assembly-level layout analysis to improve quality and manufacturability.
• Apply DFSS tools to support reliable product development.

Skills

CAD proficiency

PLM usage

GD&T knowledge

ASME/ISO standards knowledge

Design for Six Sigma awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UG NX

Creo

TeamCenter

Enovia

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Associate Engineer

Req ID: 51323 Job Location: Pune, IN Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss, we're developing innovative hydraulic solutions that help customers improve performance, efficiency, and productivity. As an Associate Engineer within our Hydrostatics business, you'll play an important role in designing and improving hydraulic pump and motor products that support customers around the world. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of new products and engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle. Working with global teams, you'll help transform concepts into robust designs, support product improvements, and ensure engineering excellence through quality, compliance, and continuous improvement practices. Your work will directly impact product performance, reliability, and speed to market while helping drive innovation within the Hydrostatics portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using UG NX and/or Pro/E, while maintaining engineering data within TeamCenter or other PLM systems.
• Support new product development and product improvement projects by developing concepts, performing stack-up analysis, and converting ideas into detailed designs.
• Manage engineering changes from initiation through release, ensuring compliance with established standards, processes, and quality requirements.
• Conduct assembly-level layout analysis, identify design risks, and provide recommendations that improve product quality, manufacturability, and performance.
• Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and methodologies, including DFMEA, Risk Management, P-Diagrams, and DVPR, to support predictable and reliable product development.

You’ll also collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and ensure designs meet both Danfoss and customer expectations.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in product design, engineering change management, or related engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with CAD tools such as UG NX and/or Pro/E (Creo).
• Experience working with TeamCenter, Enovia, or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and practices, including GD&T, stack-up analysis, and ASME/ISO standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hydraulic products, particularly piston pumps and motors, will be considered an advantage. Knowledge of new product development methodologies and exposure to Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and practices would also be beneficial.

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.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.