Engineer, Applications - Data Center

Danfoss; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking an Engineer – Application Engineering to translate customer fluid conveyance needs into customized, reliable data center solutions. You will develop CAD configurations and coordinate prototypes while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and product management to meet customer requirements.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in data center or application engineering, strong CAD skills (Creo/Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD), GD&T, and PLM experience, with a structured

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical or Production/Production Engineering.
• 3-5 years in data center industry and/or application engineering.
• Hands-on CAD experience with Creo/Pro/ENGINEER, AutoCAD or similar.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications and recommend fluid conveyance solutions.
• Develop customized configurations and CAD drawings, provide technical support.
• Coordinate prototype development across engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and product teams.
• Visit customers as required and support field issue resolution.
• Lead multiple projects, manage documentation and change control, mentor team.

Skills

CAD tools

Creo/Pro Engineer

AutoCAD

GD&T

PLM Enovia

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As an Engineer – Application Engineering, you will help customers solve complex fluid conveyance challenges by developing customized solutions that meet their technical and operational requirements. Working within the Data Center Business Unit, you will act as the link between customer needs and Danfoss engineering capabilities, ensuring the right products and configurations are selected to deliver reliable, high-performing solutions.

In this role, you'll collaborate closely with customers, engineering teams, manufacturing, and product management to translate technical requirements into practical designs.

Your contributions will directly support customer success, innovation, and the continued growth of Danfoss' presence in the rapidly evolving data center and thermal management industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interpret customer specifications and recommend appropriate fluid conveyance solutions, including hoses, hose fittings, adapters, and couplings.
• Develop customized configurations, create CAD models and drawings, and provide technical support throughout the solution development process.
• Coordinate prototype development and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and product teams to ensure customer requirements are successfully met.
• Visit customers as required, support field issue resolution, and build strong technical partnerships that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously while driving engineering documentation, change management activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical mentoring within the team.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 3-5 years of experience in the data center industry and/or application engineering environment.
• Hands‑on experience with CAD tools such as Pro/ENGINEER (Creo), AutoCAD, or similar engineering design software.
• Strong knowledge of engineering documentation, GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and engineering change management processes using Enovia or comparable PLM systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively with customers and cross‑functional teams, and solve technical challenges using a structured approach.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hydraulic quick disconnect couplings or fluid conveyance products is highly desirable.

Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies, including Lean, DMAIC, and DFSS, will be an advantage. Candidates with experience supporting customer‑facing engineering projects, prototype development, and field issue resolution within industrial, cooling, thermal management, or fluid handling applications are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.