JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Danfoss Power Solutions facility in Minneapolis is seeking a Sr. Process Development Engineer to join our team! This position supports our new product design efforts through the development of manufacturing and test systems, creates and improves processes within team and ensure adherence to all processes. As part of a project team, you will collaborate on product design with an emphasis on manufacturability to fulfill the lean manufacturing objectives for electronic assemblies like joysticks, controllers, displays and sensors for off road equipment. The pay range for this position is 99-123K. We are seeking local applicants only as this position does not support visa sponsorship or relocation.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

4+ years relevant experience
Software development skills (LabVIEW, Python, C#, C++)
Data base architecture design for storing and analyzing production information.
Proficient in SVN or other code management systems for source code control.
Expertise in communication protocols (CAN) and debugging techniques for effective resolution of errors.
Experience in Mechanical/Electrical drawings for industrial equipment
Informal leadership of other team members to accomplish project tasks
Ability to manage tasks and collaborate on project schedules
Identify and drive improvement initiatives within team
Read, analyze and interpret common technical content to identify new technologies and trends.
Effectively communicate information to development engineers, production operators, management teams.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract
and concrete variables.
Read and interpret test specifications and electrical schematics to determine proper test methodology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Excellent English language verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Leads development of process controls and functional tests in the LabVIEW programming environment.
• Recommends new technology including AI, VR, robotics, light guided assembly for improving manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains product configuration tools.
• Knowledge of embedded and application software to understand requirements for production.
• Leads design of production cell for new product introductions including assembly automation, test and packaging.
• Develop and approve specifications and implements processes for assembly and test of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
  Designs, develops, tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
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• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arranges for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.

• Prepares project documentation, including diagrams or layouts.
• Provides verbal or written project status reports to project teams, management, subcontractors or customers.