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Senior Aero-Thermal Engineer (Tallahassee, FL, US, FL 32310) @ Danfoss A/S

Tallahassee, Florida, USOnsiteFull-time
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<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The Impact You&apos;ll Make</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">At Danfoss Turbocor, you’ll help shape the next generation of high-efficiency compressor technologies that power more sustainable cooling solutions worldwide. Your expertise in aero-thermal engineering, testing, and design will directly influence product performance, innovation, and energy efficiency. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"><br>In this role, you will work across the full product development lifecycle, from translating customer needs into technical solutions to validating designs through advanced testing and analysis. You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled R&amp;D team to solve complex engineering challenges and bring new technologies to market. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"><br>Based in Tallahassee, Florida, this is an opportunity to combine hands-on laboratory work with advanced simulation and design tools while making a measurable impact on industry-leading centrifugal compressor products.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You’ll Be Doing</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Lead the experimental and theoretical evaluation of centrifugal compressor performance, helping drive product innovation and efficiency improvements.<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Develop and execute compressor performance test plans, while overseeing testing activities in laboratory environments to ensure high-quality results.<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Analyze aero-thermal test data, generate performance maps, and create technical reports that support product development and future engineering decisions.<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Design and optimize new compressor products using CFD, CAD, and meanline analysis tools, translating engineering concepts into robust solutions. <br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Identify opportunities to enhance testing capabilities, laboratory processes, and engineering methodologies that improve product validation and development outcomes.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We&apos;re Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.<br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">5+ years of experience in advanced fluid mechanics and the design of industrial centrifugal compressors. <br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Hands-on experience with 1D meanline design tools (such as COMPAL) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software such as CFX or NUMECA. <br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Strong knowledge of CAD/CAE tools, aero-thermal analysis, and engineering product development processes. <br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Effective communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment. <br><br></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with compressor or chiller testing and refrigeration cycle analysis is valued.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You&apos;ll Get from Us</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.</span></li> </ol></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ready to Make a Difference?</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p></div></div></div>

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