Mechanical Test Technician

Danfoss GmbH; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Mechanical Test Technician to support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of industrial clutch and brake products. The role operates in a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, focusing on experiments, test equipment readiness, and data-driven improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with test instrumentation and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical or manufacturing experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on use of test equipment and tools.
• Proficiency with instrumentation and software for test setup, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining equipment in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with industrial clutches and brakes, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and document engineering experiments for product development and validation.
• Analyze test data to identify trends and support recommendations.
• Maintain and verify calibration of test equipment for accuracy and reliability.
• Fabricate and assemble test fixtures and prototypes as needed.
• Troubleshoot and support technical equipment to ensure efficient test and manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve testing processes.

Skills

Test equipment

Data acquisition

Fabrication & assembly

Instrumentation software

Calibration

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Calibration tools

Measurement instruments

Fixture fabrication

Job description

Job Location: Cleveland, OH, US, Cleveland, OH, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Mechanical Test Technician

Req ID: 49639 Job Location: Cleveland, OH, US, Cleveland, OH, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is seeking a Lead Technician to support testing, validation, and continuous improvement activities for industrial clutch and brake products. This role operates within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment and is responsible for executing experiments, maintaining test equipment readiness, and ensuring reliable, high-quality product performance. This position plays a critical role in supporting product development and production by analyzing test results, maintaining equipment standards, and enabling continuous improvement initiatives.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Set up, execute, and document engineering experiments to support product development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze and interpret test data to identify trends, evaluate product performance, and support engineering recommendations
• Maintain and verify calibration of test equipment to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with established standards
• Perform basic fabrication and assembly of test fixtures and prototypes to support testing activities
• Troubleshoot and support technical equipment to ensure consistent and efficient operation in test and manufacturing environments
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve testing processes and product performance

What We're Looking For

Requiredqualifications

• Associate degree,two-year technical degree in a relevant field, or working expereince in similar field
• Minimum of five years of relevant technical or manufacturing experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience using test equipment and manufacturing tools
• Proficiency with instrumentation and related software used for test setup, data acquisition, and analysis
• Preferred qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining technical equipment in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with industrial clutches and brakes, including assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or maintenance

Job Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and existing technologies quickly and effectively
• Highly detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and proactive with a strong sense of ownership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including sitting or standing for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace foster creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Referral Program

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.