Engineer, Product Application

Danfoss; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Maharashtra, India is seeking a Product Application Engineer – Hydrostatics to serve as a technical partner to the BU Sales team, providing expert application engineering for hydrostatics products and guiding customers and internal stakeholders.

You will translate customer needs into action, manage CRNs through CRM/PLM, develop technical documentation, and support PDP launch teams to enhance the product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Design Engineering or Application Engineering.
• Experience with hydraulic, hydrostatic, or fluid power products preferred.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and customer application development.
• Ability to independently manage complex engineering projects and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert application engineering support for Hydrostatics products, delivering innovative and technically robust solutions for diverse customer applications.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Systems/Application Engineering teams to develop and implement customer-focused solutions; serve as a trusted technical advisor to OEMs, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Translate customer requirements, market trends, and application insights into actionable recommendations for product development and portfolio enhancement.
• Manage Customer Request Notifications (CRNs) through CRM and PLM systems; act as a project coordinator for CRN activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, application guides, training materials, and product-related content; participate in PDP launch teams and support engineering change management.
• Support problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts related to product performance, quality, and customer applications.

Skills

Product Design Engineering

Application Engineering

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

CAD tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Salesforce CRM

PLM systems

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

As a Product Application Engineer – Hydrostatics, you will serve as a key technical partner to the Business Unit (BU) Sales team and act as a critical link between Sales & Marketing and the BU for product-related technical expertise.

You will be responsible for Hydrostatics product families, supporting customers and internal stakeholders with application engineering solutions, technical product guidance, and market-driven insights. This role also contributes to product launches, change management activities, technical training, and the continuous improvement of our product portfolio.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide expert application engineering support for Hydrostatics products, delivering innovative and technically robust solutions for diverse customer applications.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Systems/Application Engineering teams to develop and implement customer-focused solutions. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to OEMs, distributors, and internal stakeholders, addressing product-related inquiries and application challenges.
• Translate customer requirements, market trends, and application insights into actionable recommendations for product development and portfolio enhancement.
• Manage Customer Request Notifications (CRNs), including requirement clarification, documentation, and execution through CRM and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Act as a project coordinator for CRN activities, ensuring timely completion of customer-driven product modifications and engineering requests.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, application guides, training materials, and product-related content. Participate in Product Development Process (PDP) launch teams and support engineering change management activities.
• Support problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts related to product performance, quality, and customer applications.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Product Design Engineering, Application Engineering, or a related technical role.
• Experience working with hydraulic, hydrostatic, or fluid power products is preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and customer application development.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex engineering projects and deliver results within established timelines.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of structured problem-solving and reliability methodologies, such as:
• 8D
• FRACAS
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Proficiency with CAD tools (2D/3D modeling and design).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and platforms such as:
• SAP
• Teamcenter
• Salesforce CRM
• PLM systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

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! Learn more about where your career can go with us.