Engineering Technician - Test Lab

Danfoss is seeking a Technician, Test Lab located in our Ames, IA facility. The Test Lab Technician will specialize in the execution of hydraulic product tests for our engineering groups and be a key contributor to the validation efforts for both new and current products.

• Execute engineering test requests, including setup and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems.
• Collect test data using a variety of sensors and data acquisition equipment.
• Interpret and document test results.
• Contribute to test lab continuous improvement projects.
• Champion safety within the test lab by proactively identifying and correcting potential hazards.
• Perform maintenance on test lab equipment.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to test procedures and lab processes.

Required (basic) qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with testing hydraulic systems.
• Functional understanding of hydrostatic pumps, motors, and transmissions.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, hydraulic schematics, and electronic schematics.
• Basic application knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to utilize common shop tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Associate degree in Fluid Power Technology.
• IFPS fluid power certifications.
• Prior experience with Dewesoft data acquisition.
• Prior experience with Siemens PLCs.
• Knowledge of Danfoss hydraulic pumps, motors, and transmissions.

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

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Personal Insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

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.

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.