Mechanical Design Engineer

Danfoss; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Turbocor is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of the oil-free centrifugal compressor platform, from customer requirements to product implementation. You will define requirements, validate concepts, and deliver integrated compressor designs while ensuring manufacturability.

This role involves cross-functional collaboration with product development, manufacturing engineering, and procurement, performing 2D drawings and FEA, and supporting ISO and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5 years experience in mechanical engineering design and development.
• 5 years experience with CAD and GD&T.
• 3 years experience with material selection, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
• 2 years experience with structural and thermal analysis using FEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop new platforms for oil-free centrifugal compressor products from requirements to implementation.
• Define requirements and implement for integrated compressor designs.
• Model component and system designs and create 2D drawings.
• Perform component-level analysis and ensure lifecycle management standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Support certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL and CE and safety guidelines.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

FEA

Material selection

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss Turbocor is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsible for contributing to the development of new platforms to expand the oil‑free centrifugal compressor product portfolio (i.e., dynamic turbo machinery, magnetic bearings, permanent magnet motors and integrated power electronics), from definition of the customer/product requirements to concept validation and product implementation. Duties include: defining requirements and completing implementation for integrated compressor designs; modeling for component and system level designs including 2D detail drawings; analysing component‑level design; working within defined standards to maintain product lifecycle management; collaborating with cross‑functional teams within product development, manufacturing engineering, and procurement groups to ensure manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability; participating in new technology research and development projects; delivering design documentation following project stage gates; supporting certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, UL and CE and ensuring environmental and safety guidelines are applied accordingly.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years experience in mechanical engineering design and development, including 2 years in engineering consultancy
• 5 years experience with CAD and GD&T
• 3 years experience with material selection, manufacturing processes (e.g., additive manufacturing), and assembly methods
• 2 years experience with structural and thermal analysis using finite element analysis (FEA)

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• We provide 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.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: 1769 E Paul Dirac Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310

Contact: Danfoss LLC, 1769 E Paul Dirac Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310. MUST APPLY ONLINE AT www.Danfoss.com.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.