Job description

The Impact You'll Make As our new Product Development Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, designing and developing hydraulic cartridge valves and system solutions that our global customers depend on. You will transform customer needs into high-performance products, making a direct impact on the quality and reliability that define the Danfoss brand. This is a role where you can truly own your work. You will manage design projects from the initial concept all the way through to production, turning your creative ideas into tangible solutions. You will collaborate with a passionate team to solve complex challenges and shape the future of fluid power technology . At Danfoss, we are dedicated to engineering a better tomorrow. Your contributions will not only drive our business forward but also support the industries that build, power, and feed our world. This is your opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to work that truly matters. What You’ll Be Doing • You will own the design and development of innovative hydraulic cartridge valves and components, managing projects from initial concept through to production release. • You will collaborate closely with Sales, Application Engineering, and customers to identify new opportunities and develop customized solutions that solve their unique challenges. • You will act as a key problem-solver, using methodologies like 8-D and Design of Experiments to enhance product functionality and resolve complex application or production issues. • You will partner with our Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to continuously improve product quality , reduce costs, and streamline production processes. • You will create and manage all necessary technical documentation, including product layouts, 3D models, and detailed drawings using CAD software . What We're Looking For • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or a related Engineering field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical component design . • Proven ability to manage design projects from concept to completion, with strong skills in parametric based CAD software (experience with NX Unigraphics is a plus). • A solid understanding of core engineering principles, with the ability to perform calculations related to fluid dynamics and spring design . • Experience using statistical tools or structured methodologies (like 8-D ) for problem-solving, combined with a collaborative spirit and strong communication skills. • Experience with hydraulic systems, valves, or fluid power products is highly preferred. Ready to engineer the future of fluid power? We’d love to see your application. Apply now! 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 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. 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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The Impact You'll Make
What You’ll Be Doing
You will own the design and development of innovative hydraulic cartridge valves and components, managing projects from initial concept through to production release.
You will collaborate closely with Sales, Application Engineering, and customers to identify new opportunities and develop customized solutions that solve their unique challenges.
You will act as a key problem-solver, using methodologies like 8-D and Design of Experiments to enhance product functionality and resolve complex application or production issues.
You will partner with our Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to continuously improve product quality , reduce costs, and streamline production processes.
You will create and manage all necessary technical documentation, including product layouts, 3D models, and detailed drawings using CAD software .
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or a related Engineering field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical component design .
A solid understanding of core engineering principles, with the ability to perform calculations related to fluid dynamics and spring design .
Experience using statistical tools or structured methodologies (like 8-D ) for problem-solving, combined with a collaborative spirit and strong communication skills.
Ready to engineer the future of fluid power? We’d love to see your application. Apply now!
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.
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.

Nice-to-haves

Proven ability to manage design projects from concept to completion, with strong skills in parametric based CAD software (experience with NX Unigraphics is a plus).
Experience with hydraulic systems, valves, or fluid power products is highly preferred.
You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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