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Danfoss · 1 day ago

Laboratory Maintenance Engineer

Danfoss is a company that engineers solutions to increase machine productivity and reduce emissions. They are seeking a Lab Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and accuracy of automation and electrical systems in their R&D Compressor Test Lab, supporting product quality and compliance while enabling data-driven maintenance decisions.

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Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and ongoing management of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including asset digitization, automated work orders, and maintenance data analysis
Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial automation systems, including PLCs, databases, and industrial communication networks
Diagnose and repair electrical and control system issues involving control cabinets, VFDs, PID controllers, pumps, heaters, valves, and instrumentation loops
Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and ensure seamless integration with PLC and PC-based data acquisition systems
Serve as the automation subject matter expert, mentoring lab engineers and technicians to strengthen electrical and automation troubleshooting capabilities

Qualification

Industrial automation maintenanceSiemens S7-1200/1500 PLCsComputerized Maintenance Management SystemElectrical schematics interpretationIndustrial communication protocolsContinuous improvement mindsetPythonAutoCAD ElectricalMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of industrial automation maintenance experience
Proven proficiency programming and troubleshooting Siemens S7-1200/1500 (TIA Portal) and Rockwell Micro800 (Connected Components Workbench) PLCs
Experience implementing or working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), with basic knowledge of MySQL or similar databases
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control loop diagrams, with hands-on experience in VFDs, PID control, and sensor calibration
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus (TCP/RTU), CAN bus, and Profibus, along with a continuous improvement mindset

Preferred

Experience with Structured Text, Python, or C++ for advanced automation or data processing
Proficiency with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical
Exposure to Linux-based embedded controllers or edge gateways

Benefits

13th salary
Annual bonus
Paid vacation
Pension plans
Personal insurance
And more

Company

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

H1B Sponsorship

Danfoss has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (36)
2024 (23)
2023 (24)
2022 (19)
2021 (31)
2020 (22)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
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Key Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2018-08-14Grant

Leadership Team

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Ricardo Schneider
CEO & President Danfoss Turbocor
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Bryan Menezes
Global Business Development & Strategic Partnerships - Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives
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