Product Engineering Intern

Job Description
Danfoss is Ames, IA is searching for Product Engineering Interns. This position offers the opportunity to start in either January or May 2025. The internship entails working with Product Engineers and others in the organization to create and improve product designs for high power hydrostatic products produced in locations around the globe.

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Component or system design and analysis
• Testing and validation in a lab setting with written reports
• Development of new product features
• Current and new product design documentation and support
  
  

Background & Skills
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 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.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering (Power and Machinery)
• Availability to work 40 hours/week during the Summer, and a minimum of 8 hours/week minimum during the Fall/Spring
• Internship or coop experience in an engineering or manufacturing field preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Self-starter & team player
• Hands-on mechanical skills
• Candidates must be located within 50 miles of the work location.
  

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.