Field Service Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Global opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Danfoss Drives is seeking a technically skilled engineer in Houston to lead start-up, commissioning, and optimization of AC drives across customer sites. You will diagnose issues, perform hands-on testing, and ensure systems operate at peak efficiency.

Remote support and on-site service will be part of your role. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, advise customers on application opportunities, and contribute to continuous improvement while traveling up to 75% for international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical/electronic engineering, automation, or physics.
• Experience with variable frequency drives, commissioning, or industrial automation is required.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial communication protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up, commissioning, and optimization of AC drives and drive systems at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with hands-on troubleshooting and testing.
• Provide application expertise to ensure systems run at peak efficiency.
• Manage on-site service delivery, documentation, reporting, and installation coordination.
• Collaborate with sales, training, and continuous improvement teams using field insights.

Skills

Electrical systems

Drive controls

PLC systems

Industrial communication protocols

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation or Physics, or relevant industry experience

Tools

EPlan P8

AutoCAD

Job description

You’ll play a hands-on role in helping customers across Canada get the most from their AC drive systems, solving real-world challenges across industries like energy, metals, water, and oil & gas. Your expertise will directly support uptime, performance, and efficiency for critical operations.

In this role, you’ll combine technical problem-solving with customer partnership, delivering high-quality service both on-site and remotely. You’ll be a trusted advisor, helping customers optimize their systems while strengthening long-term relationships.

You’ll joinDanfoss Drives, a global leader in power conversion, where your work contributes to innovation, sustainability, and reliable industrial performance worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead start-up, commissioning, and optimization of AC drives and drive systems across customer sites

Diagnose and resolvetechnical issues, providing hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, and performance testing

Support customers withapplication expertise, ensuring systems are configured and running at peak efficiency

Manageon‑site service delivery, including documentation, reporting, and coordination of installation and commissioning activities

Collaborate with internal teams tosupport sales, training, and continuous improvement, while contributing insights from field experience

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation or Physics, or relevant industry experience, with variable frequency drives, commissioning, or industrial automation projects

Background in industries such asHVAC, energy, oil & gas, metals, or power conversion, with strong technical understanding

Knowledge ofelectrical systems, drive controls, and system integration, with the ability to troubleshoot complex applications

Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial communication protocols; understanding of UL508A and other relevant standards is a plus

Experience usingEPlan P8 and AutoCAD to create and modify electrical, control and mechanical drawings

Strongcommunication and customer‑facing skills, with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset

Willingness totravel frequently (up to 75%), including international assignments, and work in diverse environments

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.
  The USbase salary range for this full‑time position is $65,000 -$100,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. This list does 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. Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

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.

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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.