High‑Power Product Engineer: Design, Test & Optimize

Danfoss GmbH; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

401k matching

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment in Ames, IA seeks an Engineer, Product to own and improve high-power product lines, partnering with manufacturing to turn design into reliable equipment.

The role blends design, analysis, and lab testing to drive cost, quality, and performance gains across our hydrostatic products. A bachelor's in mechanical/agriculture engineering and hands-on problem solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• At least 3 months of internship or co-op experience in an engineering role.
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and a passion for troubleshooting and solving complex problems.
• Familiarity with CAD software and model-based design tools (like Matlab/Simulink).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage projects and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve product quality, reduce costs, and add new features in high-power hydrostatic lines.
• Take ownership of design from concept to validation, perform design calculations and tolerance stack-ups, then test in the lab.
• Lead root cause analysis using the 8D process to solve complex product performance issues for customers and sites.
• Serve as a technical partner to manufacturing, quality, and sales teams, providing expert engineering support.
• Manage the product design control process, ensuring design changes are documented and implemented through the change process.

Skills

Hands-on

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment in Ames, IA seeks an Engineer, Product to own and improve high-power product lines, partnering with manufacturing to turn design into reliable equipment.

The role blends design, analysis, and lab testing to drive cost, quality, and performance gains across our hydrostatic products. A bachelor's in mechanical/agriculture engineering and hands-on problem solving are essential for success.