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Danfoss GmbH

Application Engineer Trainee

Danfoss GmbH, Loves Park, Illinois, us, 61131


Are you passionate about working for an industry leader in sustainability? Danfoss provides solutions to our generation's greatest energy challenges. Danfoss is rising to the challenge with expertise and world-leading solutions based on the latest technologies and an Engineering Tomorrow mentality.Danfoss in Loves Park, IL is seeking candidates for our Application Engineer Trainee program. Program Participants will develop the skills and competencies to support variable speed drive and/or electrification applications in support of our North American customer base. The intent of this program is to develop a team who can win market share by solving customer issues with a technical approach. Application areas include Electrification, Water, HVAC, and Heavy Industries.The initial location for the Trainees will be Loves Park, IL. Upon successful completion of the trainee program, the trainee will have the opportunity to move into several potential positions including Pre-Sales Application engineering, Application Development Center support, Post-Sales Application engineering or other areas as applicable. Future location will depend on the positions available at the time of program completion.Job Responsibilities

The program will provide a framework for the Trainees, but success will be driven by the self motivation and accomplishments of the trainee. Trainees are expected to take a role in defining their responsibilities and activities in collaboration with their mentor and manager throughout the program.As competency increases and projects become available, the Trainees will get involved in the following activities which support the future job responsibilities:Develop application solutions which leverage our Drives product portfolio.Interact with key customers to understand their requirements at a systems level and provide technical support.Provide on-site support to the customer.Develop technical documentation for applications engineering tasks.Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field, or comparable technical work experience.Able to work collaboratively with customers and team members.Curious and creative (able to create innovative solutions to problems given constraints).Communication skills (communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences).Technical Skills (electrical systems competence - motors, power conversion, controls, communication).Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.High motivation to make positive contributions to the team and business.Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:Competitive compensation package.Opportunities for career advancement based on performance and skills development.Exposure to diverse technical challenges and innovative projects.Networking opportunities within a global organization.A supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.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.Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

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.Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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