Automation Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software that controls test rigs, automates validation tests, and turns data into actionable insights. You’ll work across thermodynamics, automation, and software to optimize energy-efficient cooling solutions in a collaborative, global engineering team.

Prospective candidates will contribute to lab-scale testing, software workflows, and industrial automation technologies, including PLCs, LabVIEW,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Thermal/Energy Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience (or Master/PhD with project/industry experience).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermal systems; able to interpret refrigeration cycles and performance calculations.
• Proven experience developing software in C++, ideally in a Linux environment.
• Working proficiency in C# for application development and GUIs.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance C++ Linux backend applications and C# user interfaces that control test systems and automate testing.
• Integrate thermodynamic/energy calculations into software for validation and performance analysis.
• Configure and optimize data acquisition systems, sensors, and instrumentation for measurements.
• Collaborate with test engineers to translate testing requirements into automated software workflows.
• Build expertise in PLC platforms, communication protocols, SQL databases, and tools like TI A Portal and LabVIEW.

Skills

Thermodynamics knowledge

C++ development

C# development

Lab data acquisition

Analytical/problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Thermal Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++ (Linux)

C#

LabVIEW

TIA Portal

SQL databases

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Automation Engineer

Req ID: 47533 Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

As an Automation Engineer, you’ll play a key role in advancing the next generation of energy-efficient, oil-free compressor technology. This is a unique opportunity to combine software development, engineering science, and hands-on laboratory work to help validate innovations that shape the future of sustainable cooling and refrigeration solutions. In this role, your work will directly influence how our R&D test systems operate. You’ll develop the software that controls test rigs, automates complex testing processes, and transforms critical performance data into insights that drive product innovation. You’ll join a collaborative and multicultural engineering team where you can expand your expertise across automation, thermodynamics, industrial controls, data acquisition, and software development, while seeing the real-world impact of your work every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and enhance C++ Linux backend applications and C# user interfaces that control test systems, automate testing, and improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
• Integrate thermodynamic, fluid dynamics, and energy performance calculations into software solutions that support product validation and performance analysis.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize data acquisition (DAQ) systems, sensors, and instrumentation used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, power, and torque.
• Partner with test engineers to translate complex thermal testing requirements into reliable, scalable, and automated software workflows.
• Build your expertise in industrial automation technologies, including PLC platforms, communication protocols, SQL databases, and engineering tools such as TIA Portal and LabVIEW through hands-on project work and mentorship.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Thermal/Energy Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a recent Master’s or PhD graduate with relevant project or industry experience.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermal systems, including the ability to interpret refrigeration cycles and performance calculations.
• Proven experience developing software in C++, ideally within a Linux environment.
• Working proficiency in C# for application development, graphical user interfaces, or engineering software tools.
• Hands-on interest or experience working with laboratory equipment, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• A curiosity-driven mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to learn and grow in industrial automation, PLCs, SQL databases, LabVIEW, and communication protocols through training and mentorship.

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 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.

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.