Process Engineer

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, IA seeks a hands-on engineer to shape the future of manufacturing. You’ll work with robotics, MES, and motion control to improve hydraulic pumps and motors, analyzing data, redesigning processes, and collaborating with production teams to boost safety, efficiency, and quality.

You’ll lead projects to optimize methods, layouts, and tooling while championing safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to analyze complex production data and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize advanced manufacturing technology including robotics, vision systems, and MES.
• Enhance efficiency by improving workplace design, process flow, and equipment layouts on assembly and test lines.
• Act as a key technical resource, analyzing production data and collaborating with shop floor personnel to solve tooling and process challenges.
• Lead projects to improve current manufacturing methods, driving cost reductions and boosting product quality.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality, ensuring all processes meet high standards and contribute to a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you ready to shape the future of manufacturing? In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology like robotics, advanced MES systems, and motion control to build the next generation of hydraulic pumps and motors. You won't just be maintaining systems; you'll be actively improving them.

This is your chance to be a hands-on problem-solver on the factory floor. You will analyze data, redesign processes, and collaborate with our production teams to make our operations more efficient, safe, and effective. Your expertise will directly influence how we build the products that power industries around the world.

At Danfoss, you are empowered to make timely decisions and drive continuous improvement. If you are passionate about using technology to solve complex challenges and want to see your work make a tangible difference, this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Implement and optimize our advanced manufacturing technology, including robotics, vision systems, and DC electric tools.


• Enhance efficiency by improving workplace design, process flow, and equipment layouts on our assembly and test lines.


• Act as a key technical resource, analyzing production data and collaborating with shop floor personnel to solve tooling and process challenges.


• Lead projects to improve current manufacturing methods, driving cost reductions and boosting product quality.


• Champion a culture of safety and quality, ensuring all processes meet our high standards and contribute to a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering or Technology; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.


• A logical and practical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to analyze complex situations objectively.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively from the plant floor to management.


• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

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.


• You’ll receive benefits like 401k, annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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.