Maintenance & Test System Engineer

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of the variable frequency drives that power critical industrial applications worldwide. By maintaining and optimizing automated production test systems, you will help deliver products that meet the highest standards before they reach our customers.

Based at our Oragadam, Chennai manufacturing site, this is a hands-on opportunity to work at the intersection of electrical engineering, automation, and production excellence. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve testing processes, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement.

Your work will directly contribute to product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while supporting Danfoss' commitment to sustainable and innovative technologies.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and optimize automated production test equipment to ensure reliable product testing and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and improve test systems and measuring instruments to maintain accuracy, compliance, and product quality.
• Support new product introductions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable smooth and efficient production launches.
• Update and enhance test software, hardware, and network configurations to improve system performance and testing effectiveness.
• Analyze test data and lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Experience maintaining or supporting electrical, electronic, or automated test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of test automation platforms such as LabVIEW, TestStand, PLC-based systems, or similar industrial testing tools.
• Understanding of electrical systems, power electronics, variable frequency drives, motors, or industrial control equipment.
• Experience with calibration practices, measurement systems, and quality methodologies used in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to solve technical problems, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and support an on-site manufacturing operation, including shift-based work when required.

What You'll Get from Us

At Danfoss, you'll join a purpose-driven company committed to engineering solutions that enable a more sustainable future.

You can expect:

• Opportunities to work with advanced manufacturing and test technologies in a global organization.
• Exposure to cross-functional and international collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• A culture that values continuous learning, innovation, and employee development.
• The opportunity to contribute to new product introductions and meaningful improvement projects with visible business impact.
• An inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and individuals are empowered to grow and succeed.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about improving manufacturing quality, solving technical challenges, and contributing to products used around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

“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.”

Our Commitment to Transparency

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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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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.