Job Description

The Impact You’ll Make:

As our Prototype Technician, you’ll play a key role in bringing product innovation to life by supporting the hands-on development, assembly, and testing of new compressor technologies.

Your impact? You’ll help transform engineering concepts into real, functional prototypes that drive progress in sustainable HVACR solutions. Thanks to your precision and mechanical know-how, our engineers will have reliable, tested components to refine, improving performance, efficiency, and product reliability.

You’ll collaborate with design engineers, project managers, and R&D teams, taking ownership of prototype builds, test support, and teardown analysis, helping us move toward a more innovative and efficient future


This is an in-office role, based in our Turbocor headquarter in Tallahassee, FL.

 

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

Build, assemble, and modify mechanical and electromechanical prototype components using hand tools, power tools, and standard shop equipment. 

Support engineering teams by interpreting blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings to execute detailed build instructions and provide feedback on performance or issues. 

Conduct functional and performance tests on prototype compressors, document procedures and results, and support teardown and root cause analysis. 

Set up and dismantle test stands and instrumentation systems (thermocouples, pressure transducers, vibration sensors, etc.) for development testing. 

Maintain accurate build documentation and ensure the lab environment is clean, organized, and compliant with safety protocols. 

Background & Skills

What We’re Looking For:

2+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, prototyping, fabrication, or R&D environments, with strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability. 

Experience reading engineering drawings and using precision measurement tools like calipers, micrometers, and multimeters. 

Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment with minimal supervision, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. 

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) for communication and documentation. 

A mindset of continuous improvement, collaboration, and curiosity, with a genuine interest in building, testing, and refining high-performance mechanical systems.

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.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

 

Bonus system 

Paid vacation 

Flexible working hour 

Pension plan 

Personal insurance 

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups 

State of the art virtual work environment 

Employee Referral Program

 

This list does 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.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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.