Req ID: 47533
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL, US
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site
Job Title: Automation Engineer
The Impact You'll MakeAs an Automation Engineer, you'll play a key role in advancing the next generation of energy-efficient, oil-free compressor technology. This is a unique opportunity to combine software development, engineering science, and hands-on laboratory work to help validate innovations that shape the future of sustainable cooling and refrigeration solutions.
In this role, your work will directly influence how our R&D test systems operate. You'll develop the software that controls test rigs, automates complex testing processes, and transforms critical performance data into insights that drive product innovation.
You'll join a collaborative and multicultural engineering team where you can expand your expertise across automation, thermodynamics, industrial controls, data acquisition, and software development, while seeing the real-world impact of your work every day.
What You'll Be Doing- Develop and enhance C++ Linux backend applications and C# user interfaces that control test systems, automate testing, and improve the efficiency of laboratory operations.
- Integrate thermodynamic, fluid dynamics, and energy performance calculations into software solutions that support product validation and performance analysis.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize data acquisition (DAQ) systems, sensors, and instrumentation used to measure temperature, pressure, flow, power, and torque.
- Partner with test engineers to translate complex thermal testing requirements into reliable, scalable, and automated software workflows.
- Build your expertise in industrial automation technologies, including PLC platforms, communication protocols, SQL databases, and engineering tools such as TIA Portal and LabVIEW through hands-on project work and mentorship.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Thermal/Energy Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 3 years of relevant expereince; alternatively, a recent Master's or PhD graduate with relevant project or industry experience.
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, or thermal systems, including the ability to interpret refrigeration cycles and performance calculations.
- Proven experience developing software in C++, ideally within a Linux environment.
- Working proficiency in C# for application development, graphical user interfaces, or engineering software tools.
- Hands-on interest or experience working with laboratory equipment, sensors, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- A curiosity-driven mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and an eagerness to learn and grow in industrial automation, PLCs, SQL databases, LabVIEW, and communication protocols through training and mentorship.
What You'll Get from Us- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- 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.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?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.
