Application Engineer at Danfoss

Job Description

Danfoss Power Solutions is looking for an Application Engineer based in our office in Johannesburg, South Africa. But it is open for other locations for the right candidate.

In Danfoss, 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.

As an Application Engineer you will be a part of a European team consisting of 50-55 dedicated Application Engineers. Together with our customers, we develop optimized solutions related to propel, work and control functions by specifying and verifying Danfoss Power Solution products and systems. The job involves travel activity of approx. 15-25 travel days per year across the African continent.

Job Responsibilities

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

• Apply and validate application solutions based on Danfoss Power Solutions’ mobile hydraulic and electronic control products across the entire product line
• Support in pre-selling, carry out customer presentations and training
• Offer system support to customers.
• Technical specifications based on customer requirements
• System design and sizing
• Proposing proof-of-concept application software solutions
• On-site machine testing and tuning, or at our Application Development Center in Nordborg (Denmark)
• Carrying out day-to-day inquiries and tasks relating to fulfilling customers’ technical requests
• Managing customer projects internally, communicate between internal stakeholders and customers
• Communicate the voice of our customers by sharing current and future technical mobile market needs with the EU team members and other stakeholders

Background & Skills

• BSc or equivalent within Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, or relevant engineering qualification
• Ideally the successful candidate will be proficient in analytics within hydraulics, electronics and/or application control systems
• Knowledge and experience of application engineering and mobile off-road applications.
• Experience and knowledge of application control systems, CAN bus communication technology and/or hydraulic systems and analysis is an added advantage
• Pro-active with an outgoing approach
• Fluent in English
• Effective communication both verbal and written with internal & external stakeholders
• Shows strong commitment and eagerness to learn
• Personal drive to succeed and self-motivation
• Team spirited and results orientated
• Willing to travel intensively throughout South Africa and other African markets is a must.