Engineer, Product

Danfoss; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Product Engineer for its Engineering team in Brooklyn, Ohio. Your role will involve designing and testing innovative clutch and brake products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a Mechanical Engineering degree. You'll engage in various tasks from document preparation to leading projects aimed at enhancing product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of product engineering or design engineering experience.
• Experience performing engineering analysis and validation testing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical designs and engineering documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations and design verification activities.
• Investigate and resolve product performance issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Technical problem solving

Project management

CAD systems

Manufacturing processes

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

Are you eager to design, test, and develop innovative products for industrial brake and clutch applications? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement? Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Engineering team in Brooklyn, Ohio. This position is responsible for supporting the development, testing, and continuous improvement of industrial clutch and brake products. Reporting within the Engineering organization, the Product Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new product development, resolve product performance issues, and support ongoing product enhancements that improve quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Create and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and product documentation for industrial clutch and brake products.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance stack-up analyses, and design verification activities for new product development and product changes.
• Develop and execute verification and validation test plans, analyze engineering data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Manage engineering change processes, maintain product design control, and ensure accurate and complete technical documentation.
• Investigate and resolve product performance issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis and 8D processes.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with internal teams including Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, and Service, as well as external customers and suppliers.
• Lead and execute engineering projects focused on cost reduction, supplier qualification, process improvements, product quality enhancements, reliability improvements, and new feature development.

What We’re Looking For

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and relevant engineering experience.
• 3 to 5 years of product engineering, design engineering, or test engineering experience.
• Experience performing engineering analysis, validation testing, and technical problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, clutch, and brake systems.
• Understanding of machining, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting new product development initiatives.

Job Criteria

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
• Self-directed and results-oriented with strong project management skills.
• Ability to balance independent decision-making with seeking input from stakeholders when appropriate.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to engineering documentation and data quality.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project objectives and deadlines.

What You’ll Get From Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

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.

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.