Application Engineer at Danfoss

Job Responsibilities

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

As Application Engineer, you will have direct customer contact and your main task will be to apply and validate application solutions based on Danfoss Power Solutions’ mobile hydraulic and electronic control products across the entire product line.

More In Details, You Will

• Support in pre-selling, carry out customer presentations and training
• Technical specifications and system design based on customer requirements
• New software development for machine functions/ mobile applications using our PLUS+1® software platform
• 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
• 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

At 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. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Essentials For The Role

• You have BSc or equivalent within Mechatronics, Hydraulics or Mechanical Engineering, or relevant experience within hydraulics, electronics and/or mobile application control systems.
• As a person, you should have an outgoing and pro-active approach, communicate with customers in addition to internal stakeholders.
• You are committed to your work and eager to learn on continuous basis.
• Above all, you have a team player mentality.
• Furthermore, you should have good English language skills, both verbally and in writing. Knowing local South African language is considered advantageous.
• knowledge and experience of application engineering and mobile off-road applications.
• experience or knowledge in application control systems, CAN bus communication technology and/or hydraulic systems and analysis, it will be an advantage.