Lead Engineer, Test & Application

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Req ID: 50660

Job Location: Utica, NY, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Title: Lead Engineer, Test & Application

The Impact You'll Make

The Application and Test Engineer Lab Incubation is responsible for the execution of laboratory test campaigns supporting the Incubation new product development portfolio, including the setup, instrumentation, and operation of thermal and fluid test loops, the characterisation of Danfoss subsystems against defined performance specifications, and the documentation of test results in a form suitable for stage-gate use and customer engagement. He is also supporting the build-up of the initial lab environment and based on guidance from engineering team.

This is a hands-on engineering position with strong opportunities for technical development, including exposure to leading-edge data center liquid cooling architectures and direct interaction with senior engineering colleagues across the Incubation organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Help design and establish laboratory infrastructure, including thermal test loops and instrumented rack mock-ups.
• Define test methods, instrumentation standards, and data pipelines to ensure repeatable, comparable, and credible results. Own data quality and log management.
• Translate hyperscaler, colocation, and HPC customer reference designs into physical test environments, including rack-, row-, and facility-level coolant distribution topologies. Partner with Engineering and Business Development to replicate real-world operating conditions, transient events, and failure modes.
• Execute test campaigns supporting the incubation and new product development portfolio. Set up and operate thermal loops, rack-level mock-ups, and component characterization rigs for evaluations ranging from ergonomics studies to accelerated life testing.
• Install, calibrate, and operate laboratory instrumentation, including pressure, flow, temperature, conductivity, and leak-detection sensors. Configure data acquisition systems to deliver accurate, traceable, and high-quality test data.
• Document test setups, procedures, and results to ensure repeatability and traceability for stage-gate reviews and customer engagements. Perform initial data analysis using tools such as Excel, Python, or MATLAB to identify trends, anomalies, and key performance metrics.
• Maintain laboratory safety, coolant chemistry, and operational readiness by following all safety procedures, fluid-handling protocols, and laboratory maintenance standards.
• Leverage the laboratory as a customer engagement and sales tool by demonstrating customer workloads on company subsystems, explaining test environments, and incorporating customer feedback to continuously improve lab capabilities and the customer experience.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in thermal testing, fluid systems, or two-phase / single-phase liquid cooling in lab environment.
• Experience characterizing pumps, heat exchangers, CDUs, manifolds, or related subsystems against defined performance specs.
• Demonstrated practical experience with flow loop operation, instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, conductivity, leak detection), and data acquisition systems.
• Strong data instincts. Python, MATLAB, or equivalent for analysis is expected.
• Analytical mindset.

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. The anticipated salary range for this position is $98k to $125k per year, based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

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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