External: Test Engineer

Danfoss; Chennai; On-site; INR 558,000 - 1,004,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss CTM R&D and Engineering in Oragadam, India, is seeking a Contract Engineer for the Product Test Lab to support testing, validation, and laboratory operations. You will develop test setups, analyze data, calibrate equipment, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with quality standards while collaborating with global teams and vendors.

This role offers exposure to refrigeration and HVAC/R domains and opportunities for hands-on engineering in a fast-paced, multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in Product Testing, Validation, R&D, Engineering, or Laboratory operations.
• Experience in hardware testing, technical documentation, calibration, verification, validation, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Exposure to refrigeration, valves & controls, HVAC/R, or R&D laboratories is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and Engineering teams to support product development and testing requirements.
• Execute product testing, validation, and analysis while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Develop and manage automated test systems, fixtures, data acquisition, and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure calibration, compliance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with global teams, vendors, and auditors to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Product testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss CTM R&D and Engineering is looking for a Contract Engineer - Product Test Lab based in Oragadam, India. The role supports R&D and Engineering through product testing and validation, test setup development, data analysis, calibration and verification, technical reporting, and laboratory operations.

Danfoss CTM R&D and Engineering is looking for a Contract Engineer - Product Test Lab based in Oragadam, India. The role supports R&D and Engineering through product testing and validation, test setup development, data analysis, calibration and verification, technical reporting, and laboratory operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with R&D and Engineering teams to support product development and testing requirements.
• Execute product testing, validation, and analysis while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Develop and manage automated test systems, fixtures, data acquisition, and laboratory equipment.
• Ensure calibration, compliance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with global teams, vendors, and auditors to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in Product Testing, Validation, R&D, Engineering, or Laboratory operations.
• Experience in hardware testing, technical documentation, calibration, verification, validation, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Exposure to refrigeration, valves & controls, HVAC/R, or R&D laboratories is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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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