Engineer, Product Application

About the role

Join Danfoss Power Solutions as a Product Application Engineer and help our customers bring innovative off-highway machines to market. This position is based near one of Danfoss' facilities in Ames, Iowa, or Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. You will collaborate globally with team members across the United States, Denmark, and India to support customers and our sales organization in the application of Danfoss steering and electro-hydraulic steering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to develop innovative steering solutions for off-highway machines.
• Test, validate, and optimize steering systems at our Application Development Center to ensure they meet customer and application requirements.
• Work closely with sales, product management, and engineering teams to develop customer-specific solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and product recommendations.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer development process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Agricultural, Mechatronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Practical experience in hydraulics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or related technical fields.
• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred. Recent graduates with strong internship or co-op experience in hydraulics, machinery, or vehicle systems are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience in construction and agricultural machinery is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Capable of engaging in hands-on work that demands focus and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze technical problems and develop practical customer-focused solutions.
• Self-motivated learner with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of SAP, Teamcenter, NX & AutoCAD is a plus.
• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30 days per year).

Benefits

• Promotion from within and support for learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued.
• Benefits such as 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, and personal insurance (varies by country and contract).