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Job Description
Job Title: Materials Engineer
Req ID: 48112
Job Location (Short): Freeport, IL, USA
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As our Materials Engineer , you will be a go-to expert for metallurgy and materials science within our Hydrostatics division based in our Freeport, IL location. You will provide the critical technical knowledge that ensures the robustness and reliability of our products, directly impacting their performance in the field and the trust our customers place in us.

This is a hands-on role where you will see the immediate impact of your work. You will be a key partner to our Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams, solving complex challenges and driving improvements in our most critical manufacturing processes, including heat treatment and surface finishing.

You won’t just be analyzing problems; you will be building better solutions. This is your chance to apply your deep technical expertise in a dynamic, industrial environment and contribute to creating more durable and efficient products.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • You will be a technical expert on material and processing optimization, collaborating with our teams on how to balance performance, cost, and manufacturability.
  • You will take ownership of improving our manufacturing processes, including heat treatment , grinding, and finishing, to enhance product quality and consistency.
  • You will conduct in-depth failure analysis on hydraulic components, using advanced metallurgical lab equipment to uncover root causes and implement effective, lasting solutions.
  • You will be a key consultant in our problem-solving efforts (8D), supplier changes, and design reviews, providing the materials expertise needed to make sound technical decisions.
  • You will help define the future of our material standards, contributing to projects and creating the internal specifications that guide our engineering and manufacturing teams.

What We're Looking For

  • A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Materials or Metallurgical Engineer, preferably in an industrial setting that serves industries with high-quality standards.
  • Deep knowledge of ferrous alloys , heat treatment, and related manufacturing processes, with a strong understanding of their effects on material properties.
  • Hands-on experience with metallurgical lab equipment for failure analysis and material characterization (e.g., microscopy, hardness testing, spectrometry).
  • A practical, problem-solving mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across different engineering and operational teams.

If you are ready to apply your expertise to solve real-world challenges and make a tangible impact on our products, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join our team of experts!

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 13th salary, 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.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

The range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! 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

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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