Associate Engineer

Job description

The Impact You'll Make At Danfoss, we're developing innovative hydraulic solutions that help customers improve performance, efficiency, and productivity. As an Associate Engineer within our Hydrostatics business, you'll play an important role in designing and improving hydraulic pump and motor products that support customers around the world. In this role, you'll contribute to the development of new products and engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle. Working with global teams, you'll help transform concepts into robust designs, support product improvements, and ensure engineering excellence through quality, compliance, and continuous improvement practices. Your work will directly impact product performance, reliability, and speed to market while helping drive innovation within the Hydrostatics portfolio. What You’ll Be Doing As an Associate Engineer, you will support product design, engineering change management, and new product development activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization. Create and modify 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using UG NX and/or Pro/E, while maintaining engineering data within TeamCenter or other PLM systems. Support new product development and product improvement projects by developing concepts, performing stack-up analysis, and converting ideas into detailed designs. Manage engineering changes from initiation through release, ensuring compliance with established standards, processes, and quality requirements. Conduct assembly-level layout analysis, identify design risks, and provide recommendations that improve product quality, manufacturability, and performance. Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and methodologies, including DFMEA, Risk Management, P-Diagrams, and DVPR, to support predictable and reliable product development. You'll also collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to resolve technical issues and ensure designs meet both Danfoss and customer expectations. What We're Looking For Essential Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline. 1-3 years of experience in product design, engineering change management, or related engineering roles. Hands-on experience with CAD tools such as UG NX and/or Pro/E (Creo). Experience working with TeamCenter, Enovia, or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Knowledge of engineering standards and practices, including GD&T, stack-up analysis, and ASME/ISO standards. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hydraulic products, particularly piston pumps and motors, will be considered an advantage. Knowledge of new product development methodologies and exposure to Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and practices would also be beneficial. 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. Our Commitment to Transparency Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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. Want to know more? Please visit our FAQ Page . 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.