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Senior Systems Engineer

Requisition ID: 43936

Job Location(s):

Ames, IA, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Description

This Senior Systems Engineer role is an integrated part of the Solutions organization within Danfoss Power Solutions. This team delivers innovative solutions solving next generation customer challenges enabling the achievement of Danfoss Power Solutions profitable growth. The team focuses on technology and product development for decarbonization, electrification, autonomous, and advanced productivity projects. This specific position has a heavy emphasis on supporting the Digital Displacement business unit customer projects in North America. Placing value on innovative solutions and responsive support to our customers are keys to success.

Digital Displacement represents truly ground-breaking technology for the hydraulics industry, and we are in the middle of an amazing journey. The digital nature of the technology lends itself to deep and novel system integration; thus, to extract the most benefit from this new technology, it is necessary to understand how these digital machines can be best incorporated into customer applications. The applicant will therefore need to be familiar and eager to develop in several domains including hydraulics, electronic control systems, and software.

This role will have a deep knowledge of the many facets of the application of Digital Displacement and will provide technical solutions, documentation, support, guidance, and training for the Danfoss organization and customers. They will also provide feedback to the Digital Displacement Business regarding the products and options that could be developed to better serve our customers.

Job Responsibilities

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

+ Act as a technical consultant to our customers to find optimal solutions for their needs

+ Generate decisions on technical feasibility in coordination with customers, Sales & Marketing, and the Digital Displacement Business Unit

+ Engage and coordinate with our product team to improve our systems continuously according to market demands

+ Plan and implement formal training and coaching for our customers and sales teams

+ Create and facilitate the maintenance of appropriate technical documentation and sales tools

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Agricultural Engineering.

+ 10 or more years of relevant industry experience inclusive of 3 or more years of Digital Displacement application engineering or similar experience

+ Applicable work experience with hydraulics, mechatronics, software, and/or electronic engineering; IFPS certification in fluid power a strong plus.

Preferred qualifications

+ Software aptitude/awareness is important as Digital Displacement is a software configurable product.Solid experience in programming, dynamic simulation, model-based software development, and noise vibration & harshness methods are strong benefits.

+ Working mastery of machine control systems & theory, data acquisition, and common industrial and mobile communication protocols and methods

+ Business travel required up to 20% as required

+ Knowledge of Danfoss Power Solutions product capabilities and business systems is a plus (i.e. SAP, Salesforce CRM, Teamcenter)

+ Demonstrated competence in design, operation and testing of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Group

State of the art virtual work environment

Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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 such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

**Nearest Major Market:** Ames

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Des Moines