Engineer, Product Application

Danfoss GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking an Engineer, Product Application to help customers develop world-class steering systems for off-highway machines. You will work with hydraulics, electro-hydraulic steering, and application engineering to translate requirements into practical solutions.

The role is based near Ames, IA or Minneapolis, MN, and involves collaborating with a global team across the U.S., Denmark, and India to support sales and engineering in applying Danfoss steering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in hydraulics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred; internships/co-ops welcome.
• Experience with construction/agricultural machinery is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to develop innovative steering solutions for off-highway machines.
• Test, validate, and optimize steering systems at our Application Development Center to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, and engineering to develop customer-specific solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and product recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer development process.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Communication

English fluency

Travel willingness

SAP

Teamcenter

NX

AutoCAD

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Location: Ames, IA, US, Minneapolis, MN, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Sales

Work Location Type: On-site

Engineer, Product Application

Req ID: 51111 Job Location: Ames, IA, US, Minneapolis, MN, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Sales Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you passionate about helping customers develop world-class machine steering systems? Do you enjoy combining hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and application engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges? If so, join Danfoss Power Solutions as a Product Application Engineer and help our customers bring innovative machines to market.

This position is based near one of Danfoss' facilities in Ames, Iowa, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. You will join our global Product Application Engineering team within the Orbital & Gears Solutions business. Our team members are located across the United States, Denmark, and India, collaborating globally to support customers and our sales organization in the application of Danfoss steering and electro-hydraulic steering solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with customers to develop innovative steering solutions for off-highway machines.
• Test, validate, and optimize steering systems at our Application Development Center to ensure they meet customer and application requirements.
• Work closely with sales, product management, and engineering teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and product recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer development process.
• Partner with customers to develop innovative steering solutions for off-highway machines.
• Test, validate, and optimize steering systems at our Application Development Center to ensure they meet customer and application requirements.
• Work closely with sales, product management, and engineering teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and product recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer development process.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in hydraulics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related technical fields.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred. Recent graduates with strong internship or co-op experience in hydraulics, machinery, or vehicle systems are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in construction and agricultural machinery is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Capable of engaging in hands‑on work that demands focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical customer-focused solutions.
• Self‑motivated learner with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, NX & AutoCAD is a plus.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30 days per year).

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.

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.