Lead Process Technician – Assembly & Process Optimization

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, Iowa, seeks a Lead Process Technician/Process Technician (1st shift) to manage the assembly process in dedicated cells from setup to testing. The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment, supporting line operations, and implementing process changes on the shop floor.

Candidates should have at least an AA degree or technical school training, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of quality tools and TPM/SMED practices, and the ability to read schematics

Qualifications

• AA degree or technical school experience in Danfoss products.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with quality tools (PPAP, PFMEA, 8D, Fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment in assembly cells.
• Provide line support and escalate manufacturing issues as needed.
• Support process changes and problem solving on the shop floor.
• Assist in implementing new processes and gathering data for improvements.
• Help design and implement manufacturing controls and Poka-Yokes.
• Lead or assist on tactical implementation projects.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Cover some Quality Technician responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing process knowledge

Poke-yokes / quality controls

Reading schematics

Diagnostic equipment use

Team interaction / communication

Education

AA degree or technical school

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC

Test stand

CAD modeling

Job description

Danfoss in Ames, Iowa, seeks a Lead Process Technician/Process Technician (1st shift) to manage the assembly process in dedicated cells from setup to testing. The role emphasizes troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment, supporting line operations, and implementing process changes on the shop floor.

Candidates should have at least an AA degree or technical school training, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of quality tools and TPM/SMED practices, and the ability to read schematics