Automation Engineer: Energy Lab & Controls

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Automation Engineer to advance energy-efficient, oil-free compressor technology. You will develop software that controls test rigs, automate testing, and convert performance data into insights for product innovation.

Join a collaborative engineering team expanding automation, thermodynamics, industrial controls, data acquisition, and software development. You will see real-world impact daily and grow through hands-on mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Thermal/CS with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Proven experience in C++ development in Linux environments and C# GUI apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance C++ Linux backend apps and C# GUIs for test systems.
• Incorporate thermodynamics and fluid dynamics calculations into software.
• Configure and optimize data acquisition systems and sensors.
• Collaborate with test engineers to translate testing needs into workflows.
• Gain expertise in PLCs, SQL, and LabVIEW through projects and mentorship.

Skills

C++

Linux

C#

LabVIEW

DAQ

Data acquisition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Thermal/CS; 3 years exp.

Tools

TIA Portal

LabVIEW

SQL databases

Job description

Danfoss in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an Automation Engineer to advance energy-efficient, oil-free compressor technology. You will develop software that controls test rigs, automate testing, and convert performance data into insights for product innovation.

Join a collaborative engineering team expanding automation, thermodynamics, industrial controls, data acquisition, and software development. You will see real-world impact daily and grow through hands-on mentorship.