Job Description

The Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer within the Research and Development team will be responsible for contributing to the detailed design and development of turbomachinery throughout the product development life cycle, from the definition of the customer/product requirements to the product implementation and qualification phases.
 

This position is located onsite at our facility in Tallahassee, FL.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities: (include the following, other duties may be assigned)
o    Experimental and theoretical evaluation of centrifugal compressor performance
o    Compressor performance test plan specification
o    Overseeing and participating in compressor testing activities in the DTC laboratories
o    Recommending compressor testing lab improvements 
o    Aero/thermal test data analysis and processing
o    Summarizing compressor test results in reports for future reference
o    Development of compressor performance maps and rating programs (CPR). 
o    Performing aero and thermal designs for new products
o    Using CAD tools including main streamline software and CFD in design and evaluation
o    Aero/thermal test data analysis and processing

Background & Skills

Education and/or Experience
o    Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 
o    5+ years of working experience in advanced fluid mechanics
o    5+ years of working experience in designing industrious centrifugal compressors
o    Experience with commercial 1D mean line code such as COMPAL
o    Experience with commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) codes such as CFX and NUMECA
o    Familiarity with CAD/CAE
o    Organization experience in product development engineering
o    Strong team player with a high focus on meeting deadlines and team objectives
o    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
o    Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated
o    Refrigeration system thermal cycle analysis experience is a plus. 

 

Preferred qualifications:
o    Experience in compressor and chiller testing

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. 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 the 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.

Employee Benefits

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

Bonus system Paid vacation Flexible working hours Personal Insurance Communication package 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.