Technician Engineer - Condensing Unit

Danfoss; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in India is seeking an engineer to turn refrigeration concepts into working condensing units, assemble prototypes from drawings, and validate them through testing in Chennai. You will gain hands-on experience in HVAC/R systems and contribute to product development at a leading energy-efficient cooling company.

This role emphasizes safety, meticulous test documentation, and opportunities to grow into deeper testing, engineering, or product ownership within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 0–5 years of experience in HVAC/R, refrigeration, testing, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on ability with electrical wiring, brazing, and refrigeration system assembly.
• A safety-first mindset and disciplined approach to accurate test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire condensing unit prototypes from engineering drawings, delivering build-ready units for testing.
• Install and connect refrigeration systems — evaporators, piping, brazing, evacuation, and charging — so each unit runs to spec.
• Execute performance, reliability, and functional tests, generating the data engineers rely on for product validation.
• Record and report test results accurately, giving the team a clear, trusted evidence base for decisions.
• Maintain lab equipment and enforce safety and 5S standards, keeping the test facility efficient and audit-ready.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Refrigeration system assembly

HVAC/R knowledge

Test documentation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Brazing equipment

Lab testing equipment

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

You'll turn engineering concepts into working refrigeration condensing units, building and testing the prototypes that prove our next generation of products before they reach the market. Reliable, safe, well-tested units are what protect Danfoss's reputation for quality — and your hands-on validation work is where that quality is earned. As demand for energy-efficient cooling accelerates across the region, this role puts you at the heart of product development, with a clear path to grow into deeper testing, engineering, or product ownership responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assemble and wire condensing unit prototypes from engineering drawings, delivering build-ready units for testing.
• Install and connect refrigeration systems — evaporators, piping, brazing, evacuation, and charging — so each unit runs to spec.
• Execute performance, reliability, and functional tests, generating the data engineers rely on for product validation.
• Record and report test results accurately, giving the team a clear, trusted evidence base for decisions.
• Maintain lab equipment and enforce safety and 5S standards, keeping the test facility efficient and audit-ready.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 0–5 years of experience in HVAC/R, refrigeration, testing, or manufacturing.
• Hands‑on ability with electrical wiring, brazing, and refrigeration system assembly.
• A safety-first mindset and disciplined approach to accurate test documentation.

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. Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page.

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.