Functional Test Engineer - Hydraulics

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environm

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Test Engineer in Ames, IA, to design and support hydraulic end-of-line production test stands. You will develop fluid power circuits, select components, and ensure test equipment meets quality standards while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes test-stand support, continuous improvement, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies, with occasional travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Fluid Power Engineering, or related field.
• Strong mathematical and fluid dynamic skills.
• Troubleshooting electrical control and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• PC programming (C and/or C#) and PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal – STL and SCL).
• Ability to document requirements and finalize project documentation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or review fluid power circuit schematics to accomplish component test objectives.
• Identify and select hydraulic components, valves, pumps, motors, sensors.
• Responsible for functionality and quality of production test equipment.
• Participate in the specification, design, and commissioning of new production test stands working with external vendors.
• Maintain and improve existing test stands with continuous improvement projects both locally and globally.
• Assist maintenance, process technicians, and IT with line-down troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, safety engineers, and customers with ongoing test equipment issues.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical control

PLC programming

Documentation

Education

BS in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Fluid Power Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Eplan

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss's is looking for a Test Engineer to provide development and support for our hydraulic end-of-line production test stands!

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss's is looking for a Test Engineer to provide development and support for our hydraulic end-of-line production test stands!

The chosen person will design and review fluid power circuits, select hydraulic components, and ensure the overall functionality and quality of production test equipment. The roles main focus will be on test stand support, continuous improvement projects, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

Additionally, the chosen individual, will collaborate with external vendors for new test stands, internal stakeholders for improving existing test stands, and assisting various teams with troubleshooting to support our manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and/or review fluid power circuit schematics to accomplish component test objectives.
• Identify and select hydraulic components, valves, pumps, motors, sensors.
• Responsible for functionality and quality of production test equipment.
• Participate in the specification, design, and commissioning of new production test stands working with external vendors.
• Maintain and improve existing test stands with continuous improvement projects both locally and globally.
• Assist maintenance, process technicians, and IT with line-down troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, safety engineers, and customers with ongoing test equipment issues.

Required Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• BS in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Fluid Power Engineering, or related field.
• Strong mathematical and fluid dynamic skills.
• Troubleshooting electrical control and power distribution, hydraulic/pneumatic, PC/PLC software.
• Understanding of hydraulic schematics and electrical schematics.
• PC programing (C and/or C#) and PLC programing (Siemens TIA Portal – STL and SCL).
• Ability to recognize test stand issues that impact customer’s quality and operator’s safety.
• Ability to document requirements for new projects and finalize documentation for completed projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 Year of engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and/or Eplan.
• Experience directly related to data acquisition and signal conditioning.
• Experience in hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical circuit design.
• Experience in design of hydraulics systems for agricultural or construction machinery.
• Experience in automated testing of hydraulic components
• Basic data analysis.
• Knowledge of database development in SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Knowledge of axial piston pump/motor function and design.

Job Criteria

• Being able to communicate technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical groups.
• Ability to affect change in areas you do not have control over.
• Time management skills.
• Being able to prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and to dive deep into very complex systems.
• Position requires a high level of self-learning, augmented by mentoring.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (max. 10% of time).

What Youll 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.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• 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

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.