Functional Test Engineer - Hydraulics

Functional Test Engineer - Hydraulics Job Details | Danfoss

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Req ID: 50690

Job Location: Ames, IA, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Functional Test Engineer - Hydraulics

The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss's is looking for a Test Engineer to provide development and support for our hydraulic end-of-line production test stands!

The chosen person will design and review fluid power circuits, select hydraulic components, and ensure the overall functionality and quality of production test equipment. The roles main focus will be on test stand support, continuous improvement projects, and the implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

Additionally, the chosen individual, will collaborate with external vendors for new test stands, internal stakeholders for improving existing test stands, and assisting various teams with troubleshooting to support our manufacturing operations.

What You'll Be Doing

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

• Design and/or review fluid power circuit schematics to accomplish component test objectives.
• Identify and select hydraulic components, valves, pumps, motors, sensors.
• Responsible for functionality and quality of production test equipment.
• Participate in the specification, design, and commissioning of new production test stands working with external vendors.
• Maintain and improve existing test stands with continuous improvement projects both locally and globally.
• Assist maintenance, process technicians, and IT with line-down troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, safety engineers, and customers with ongoing test equipment issues.

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Fluid Power Engineering, or related field.
• Strong mathematical and fluid dynamic skills.
• Troubleshooting electrical control and power distribution, hydraulic/pneumatic, PC/PLC software.
• Understanding of hydraulic schematics and electrical schematics.
• PC programing (C and/or C#) and PLC programing (Siemens TIA Portal - STL and SCL).
• Ability to recognize test stand issues that impact customer's quality and operator's safety.
• Ability to document requirements for new projects and finalize documentation for completed projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.

Preferred qualifications

• 2-5 Year of engineering experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and/or Eplan.
• Experience directly related to data acquisition and signal conditioning.
• Experience in hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical circuit design.
• Experience in design of hydraulics systems for agricultural or construction machinery.
• Experience in automated testing of hydraulic components
• Basic data analysis.
• Knowledge of database development in SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Knowledge of axial piston pump/motor function and design.

Job Criteria

• Being able to communicate technical knowledge to both technical and non-technical groups.
• Ability to affect change in areas you do not have control over.
• Time management skills.
• Being able to prioritize activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and to dive deep into very complex systems.
• Position requires a high level of self-learning, augmented by mentoring.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (max. 10% of time).

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters 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

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

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.

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.

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