Test Process Engineer

Test Process Engineer

Req ID: 49494

Job Location (Short): Tallahassee, FL, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and quality of Turbocor compressor technology by building and improving the automated test systems that validate every unit. Your work directly supports product excellence, customer trust, and long-term system reliability. By connecting controls, data acquisition, and manufacturing systems, you’ll enable accurate, repeatable, and scalable testing across production and engineering validation. The systems you develop will influence how products are tested today—and how testing evolves tomorrow. At Danfoss, this role sits at the intersection of automation, data, and HVAC innovation , giving you visibility, ownership, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on advanced manufacturing.

This is an onsite position at our facility in Tallahassee, Florida.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and improve automated test systems that validate compressor performance with accuracy and repeatability.

• Develop and maintain PLC- and software‑based test control that drives reliable, efficient test execution.

• Integrate test equipment, data acquisition, and manufacturing systems to ensure trusted, usable test data .

• Analyze test results, cycle times, and system performance to increase throughput and equipment utilization .

• Support daily production testing and new product introductions by resolving issues and standardizing test processes.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Mechatronics , or related technical field

• 3–7 years of experience in test engineering , controls , or automation within a manufacturing environment

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC programming (TIA Portal strongly preferred)

• Proficiency in LabVIEW for data acquisition and system control

• Familiarity with Ignition (SCADA/MES interface) or similar platforms

• Understanding of MES systems and manufacturing data integration workflows

• Knowledge of instrumentation , sensors , and data acquisition systems

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics , P&IDs , and system diagrams

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)

• Experience in HVAC systems , compressors , or thermodynamic testing

• Knowledge of refrigerant systems and performance testing methodologies

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols ( Profinet , Modbus , OPC-UA )

• Experience with Python , SQL , or data analytics tools

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent process improvement experience

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

2. 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.

3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

4. 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.

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.

Information at a Glance

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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 39.000 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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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