Job Description

 

This position is for a Product Engineering Intern in the Valve and Pump Solutions business unit of Danfoss Power Solutions, focused on open circuit pumps. The position will be at the Ames, Iowa location, and will report to the North American engineering manager. It entails working with product engineers and others in the organization to improve product designs, create and document test requirements, and analyze and resolve product issues due to customer, supplier, or operations related causes. It is initially a full-time (40 hours/week) position during the summer months, with the possibility of extending it into the fall semester at significantly reduced work hours. This extension depends on business circumstances and the candidate’s performance.

Job Responsibilities

 

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

· Component/system design and analysis

· Testing and validation in a lab setting

· Writing coherent and comprehensive test reports

· Resolution of product design and manufacturing issues

· Implementation of design and process changes and improvements

· Documentation of design and test requirements

Background & Skills

 

The basic requirements for the position include:

· Major field of study: Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering (Power and Machinery), Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electro-mechanics

· Level of education: Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree

Preferred qualifications

· Internship or co-op experience in an engineering or manufacturing field

· Strong communication skills in English

· CAD skills

· Hands-on mechanical skills

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours 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.

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.

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.