Danfoss USA Looking for Aero-Thermal Engineer at Tallahassee, FL  Full Time

As the pioneer and world leader of the oil-free centrifugal compressor product category, the enterprise is dedicated to the design, manufacture, marketing and support of the world’s most efficient commercial refrigerant compressors. The result is the world’s first totally oil-free compressor specifically designed for the HVAC industry.

Danfoss Turbocor is seeking a senior level Aero-Thermal Test Engineer within the Research and Development team will be responsible for contributing to the detailed design and development of turbo machinery throughout the product development life cycle, from definition of the customer/product requirements to the product implementation and qualification phases.

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

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

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.