Application Engineer Turbocor - Chiller Systems

Company: Danfoss
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 39388

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Job Location(s):

Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:
Job Description

Danfoss Turbocor Global Headquarters is looking for an Application Engineer to join our growing Application Engineering team. In this newly created position, you will be the global expert in Danfoss Turbocor oil-free centrifugal compressors, providing support for our global network of OEM customers.

As an Application Engineer, you will provide engineering-level technical support to successfully integrate Turbocor compressors into chillers, refrigeration, heat pumps, and other vapor compression systems. Application Engineers collaborate with the Turbocor Development Engineering team, OEM design professionals, and Key Account Managers throughout the development process, providing best-in-class-level service and technical support for our customers. Application Engineers also work closely with the Product Management, Technical Service, and Quality teams to promote, develop, and improve Danfoss Turbocor products. As an expert, your problem-solving skills supported by strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to improve the operation and efficiency of Turbocor-based systems.

This position would involve up to 40% travel, domestic and international. When you're not traveling, you'll work out of our Turbocor Headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida. If you don't already live in Florida, we are happy to offer relocation assistance.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
--- Interface directly with OEM design professionals to seamlessly integrate Turbocor compressors into their products' mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
--- Travel to OEMs to provide application training, prototype testing support, qualification, product promotion, and system troubleshooting services.
--- Serve as the primary technical interface between the Danfoss Turbocor Engineering functions and the OEM technical support team. This responsibility will require clear and timely oral and written technical communication.
--- Participate in and evaluate OEM customer equipment field startups and communicate findings and recommendations in written report format.
--- Responsible for understanding and complying with quality policies, procedures, and instructions to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, attainment of business goals, and environmental well-being.
--- Creating product technical documentation for design, application, and bulletins.
--- Capable of developing detailed technical reports to communicate both externally and intracompany

Background & Skills

QUALIFICATIONS:
--- Experience in refrigeration system design and cycle analysis
--- Knowledge of refrigerant properties and PH diagram analysis
--- Experience and expertise in reading, interpreting, and creating PID diagrams
--- Experience in creating effective control logic, sequences of operation, and programming for multi-purpose PLC (Siemens, Carel, Danfoss MCX, or other) or dedicated controllers of complex electromechanical devices in real-time.
--- Must have basic knowledge of common electronic controls integration protocols including but not limited to Modbus, RS232, RS485, and CAN bus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
--- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical-related degree
--- Strong interpersonal and both verbal and written communication skills
--- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills and experience with advanced capability in Excel a strong plus
--- Successful candidate should meet one of the following qualifications:
--- 5 years of industry experience and deep technical knowledge of centrifugal chiller, screw chiller, or related industrial equipment (engines, compressors, generators, turbines, etc.)

OTHER IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS:
--- Customer focused
--- Team Player
--- Organized multi-tasker
--- Capable of operating independently with little direct supervision

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
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.

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.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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