Product Application Engineer

Job Location:

Ames, IA, US, Minneapolis, MN, US

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type:
On-site

Annual Salary Range: USD 75,

Job Experience Level: Associate

Are you an engineer who loves being the go-to technical expert? As our new Product Application Engineer
, you will be the trusted advisor for our customers, helping them apply our advanced hydrostatic pumps and motors to their unique machines in the off-highway market.

You will be the vital link between our customers and our internal teams, serving as the expert for your assigned products. You will champion their technical needs, ensuring their requests are translated into real solutions that help them succeed and drive new business for Danfoss.

You’ll join a highly technical and experienced team that values flexibility, collaboration, and a passion for customer service. This is a role with a great mix of hands‑on projects in the lab and strategic problem‑solving at your desk.

• Act as the go-to technical expert for our customers and internal sales teams, providing the critical product support needed to win new business.
• Champion special customer requests from start to finish, collaborating across engineering, operations, and purchasing to deliver custom solutions.
• Create and deliver engaging product training for both internal teams and external customers, making complex technical information easy to understand.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within our business unit, ensuring their technical needs and feedback are at the heart of our product decisions.
• Author clear and accurate technical documentation and customer notifications that ensure our product information is always world‑class.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, or a related Engineering field
  .
• 3+ years of experience in a similar application, product, or design engineering role.
• Exceptional communication skills
  , with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both customers and internal teams.
• A strong hands‑on aptitude and a passion for working with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with off‑highway, construction, or agricultural equipment is a significant advantage.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 401k matching, annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

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