Requisition ID: 40474
Job Location(s):
Tallahassee, FL, US
Job Description
The Thermal Aero 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.
Job Responsibilities
Thermal and Aero Modelling and testing of centrifugal compressor, electric motor, and power electronic system
Compressor, electric motor, and power electronic thermal reliability test plan specification
Overseeing and participating in compressor testing activities in the DTC laboratories
Recommending compressor testing improvements in R&D lab
Aero/thermal test data analyses and processing
Summarizing compressor test results in reports for future reference
Development of compressor performance range, maps, and rating programs (CPR).
Performing thermal designs for new products
Using CAD tools including main streamline software and CFD in design and evaluation
Background & Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Masters or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
3+ years of working experience in advanced fluid mechanics and heat transfer
3+ years of working experience in thermal design and analyses
Experience with commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code such as CFX, and NUMECA
Experience with commercial stress analysis code such as Ansys
Familiarity with CAD/CAE
Organization experience in product development
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.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education, Skills, Experience, and/or Languages that are nice to have but not required):
Experience in compressor and chiller testing
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment. Occasionally the employee is exposed to typical mechanical room and test laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy.
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
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 42.000 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 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.