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Engineer, Product - Industrial Machinery
Product
Cleveland, OH, USA
Posted on Nov 12, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
Are you eager to design, test, and develop innovative products for industrial brake and clutch applications? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where engineering excellence, problem-solving, and innovation are valued? Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Engineering team in Brooklyn, Ohio.
This position will be an integral part of the Industrial Clutch and Brake engineering team, supporting both new product development and existing product enhancements. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Quality, Portfolio Management, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams to develop robust solutions that improve product performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Create and maintain mechanical designs, engineering drawings, and product documentation for industrial clutch and brake products.
- Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and tolerance stack-up assessments to support new product development and product improvements.
- Develop verification plans, execute product testing, analyze engineering data, and communicate results through technical reports and presentations.
- Manage engineering change processes and maintain product design control to ensure accurate and complete technical documentation.
- Investigate and resolve product performance issues utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D root cause analysis.
- Provide technical support and collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, and Marketing, as well as customers and suppliers.
- Lead and execute engineering projects such as supplier qualification initiatives, cost reduction activities, quality improvements, reliability enhancements, and the introduction of new product features.
What We're Looking For
Required (Basic) Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product engineering, design engineering, testing, or related engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience creating and interpreting mechanical designs and engineering documentation.
• Ability to analyze technical data and apply engineering principles to solve product and process challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, clutch, and braking systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, machining, and design for manufacturability principles.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting products within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success working on cross-functional engineering projects.
Job Criteria
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to balance independent decision-making with collaboration across teams.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Results-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Get from Us
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.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
Bonus system
Paid vacation
Retirement plan
Flexible working hours
Personal insurance
Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
State of the art virtual work environment
Employee Referral Program
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.
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