Junior Field Service Engineer, Drive Systems

Danfoss GmbH

United States

On-site

USD 47,000 - 68,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

13th salary
Annual bonus
Paid vacation
Pension plans
Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Drives is seeking a Junior Service Application Engineer (m/f/d) to support commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of drive systems. The role offers hands-on field experience and structured training under experienced engineers, with travel across Germany and regional flexibility in Essen, Offenbach, or Hamburg.

You should be a qualified electrical technician with German fluency and English skills, hold a Class B license, and be prepared for 40–50% travel.

Qualifications

  • Qualified electrical technician with vocational qualification in electrical engineering.
  • State-Certified Technician or Master Craftsman preferred or willingness to pursue.
  • Strong electrical engineering knowledge and systematic problem solving.
  • Customer-facing mindset with strong communication skills.
  • Valid Class B driver's license; travel 40–50% initially.
  • Fluent German and good English.

Responsibilities

  • Onboarding and training on drive systems and service portfolio.
  • Support Germany-wide customer assignments during training and then manage own customers.
  • Rotate through service and support functions.
  • Develop independence in service activities: commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades.
  • Support customer projects and solve problems on site.
  • Build application expertise and customer-facing skills.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Customer-facing
Communication
German language
English language
Driver's license
Willing to travel

Education

Vocational qualification in electrical engineering
State-Certified Technician
Master Craftsman

Job description

Danfoss Drives is seeking a Junior Service Application Engineer (m/f/d) to support commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of drive systems. The role offers hands-on field experience and structured training under experienced engineers, with travel across Germany and regional flexibility in Essen, Offenbach, or Hamburg.

You should be a qualified electrical technician with German fluency and English skills, hold a Class B license, and be prepared for 40–50% travel.

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