Mechanical Engineer II

Danfoss GmbH; Loves Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design and optimize drive components and assemblies for existing product lines, focusing on performance, reliability, and cost.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and operations to resolve challenges, test parts, and validate design changes, including thermal management and UL/IEC compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with solid experience in product design, development or research.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools and interpreting engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Experience with DFM/DFA, thermal management for power electronics, enclosure design, wire harness design, sheet metal, injection molding, extrusion, casting, CNC machining or thermoforming is a plus.
• Graduate degrees and strong project management capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies for existing product lines focusing on performance, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Develop, test, and validate new parts and design changes, including thermal, material, and qualification testing for UL/IEC compliance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, quality, safety and environmental teams to resolve assembly challenges and implement design improvements.
• Support prototype development by overseeing build activities, evaluating performance, and ensuring designs meet requirements.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, specifications, drawings, and project records.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degrees in related disciplines

Tools

Creo

Windchill

NX

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

Mechanical Engineer II

Req ID: 51707 Job Location: Loves Park, IL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Drives, you’ll help shape technologies that improve energy efficiency and accelerate electrification around the world. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will contribute to the development, enhancement, and optimization of innovative drive products that power industries, infrastructure, and sustainable solutions globally. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving existing products, and bringing new ideas to life. You’ll work alongside experienced engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that create real customer value.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and improve mechanical components and assemblies for existing product lines, supporting product performance, quality, reliability, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop, test, and validate new parts and design changes, including thermal, material, and qualification testing to ensure compliance with industry standards such as UL and IEC.
• Collaborate across functions with manufacturing, production, quality, safety, and environmental teams to resolve assembly challenges and implement practical design improvements.
• Support prototype development by overseeing build activities, evaluating performance, and ensuring designs meet technical and operational requirements.
• Explore emerging technologies and engineering methods while maintaining accurate design documentation, engineering specifications, drawings, and project records.

What We're Looking For

• ​Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, with solid experience in product design, product development, or engineering research.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools, preferably Creo/Windchill or NX, along with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply engineering fundamentals, testing methods, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience with one or more of the following areas is preferred: Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA), thermal management for power electronics, industrial enclosure design, wire harness design, sheet metal, injection molding, extrusion, casting, CNC machining, or thermoforming processes.
• Graduate degrees in related disciplines and strong project management capabilities are considered a plus.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000-$95,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. You’ll receive benefits like 401(K) access, annual bonus, paid vacation, insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about, we think they’re pretty great. Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.