Associate Engineer, Product Job Details

Job Description

Associate Engineer, Product

Requisition ID: 46108
Job Location(s): Pune, IN
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As our Associate Engineer, Product Engineering, youll play a key role in designing and developing hydraulic rubber hoses and fittings that meet customer-specific technical, cost, and market requirements for mobile and industrial hydraulics applications.

Your impact? By delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective product designs, youll enable customers to achieve better performance in their hydraulic systems while strengthening Danfoss position in the fluid conveyance market. Both our customers and our business benefit from your engineering expertise and innovative approach.

Youll collaborate with the Rubber Hydraulics Hose & Fitting (RHHF) team within the Fluid Conveyance group and take ownership of the design and development process for fluid conveyance products, helping us move toward a more innovative and customer-focused future.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead multiple small product development projects or contribute to larger initiatives to deliver innovative hydraulic hose and fitting solutions that meet technical, cost, and customer requirements.
• Support customers, suppliers, and internal teams by providing technical expertise, building prediction models, and ensuring prototypes and products meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departmentsincluding testing, manufacturing, and engineering teamsto drive product introduction, quality checks, and continuous improvements.
• Use skills in computer-aided design, simulation tools, and Six Sigma/DFSS methodologies to enhance product reliability, differentiate solutions, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Continuously learn and share knowledge to foster innovation, protect intellectual property, and advance organizational objectives through professional development and idea generation.

What We're Looking For

• 13 years of experience in product design within the hydraulics domain, with strong technical knowledge and ability to deliver reliable solutions.
• Proficiency in DFSS tools (FMEA, DVPR, PDSC), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T), stack-up analysis, and familiarity with engineering standards (EN/SAE/ISO).
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in cross-functional environments, with persistence and an open-minded, collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• A logical, problem-solving mindset with experience in failure investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• Youll 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.
• Youll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but theyre worth asking aboutwe think theyre pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, wed love to hear from you Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.

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.

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