Lead HVAC Application Engineer Requisition ID: 44689 Job Location(s): Mestre, IT Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: Hybrid **Job Description** Danfoss Climate Solutions is looking for a talented and experienced **Lead HVAC Application Engineer** , to join our multicultural team. If you like the challenge of high-complexity HVAC application systems, ranging from Toolchain core features and libraries up to HVAC unit complete application development, if you believe that robustness, performances, flexibility, connectivity and scalability through open standards are the foundations of a modern system, then you will find the right context to express and grow your talent. You will be part of the core team of our new Programmable Controller Platform, contributing to drive our Toolchain evolution and to create a solid and comprehensive library of ready-to-use software modules for our customers and our internal regional development teams. You will also be expected to support our Regional HVAC Application developers, ensuring SW quality, modularity and reusability is consistently following the Danfoss standards. **Job Responsibilities** As a Lead HVAC Application Engineer, you are responsible for specifying, designing, testing and implementing software modules for HVAC applications. Thanks to your strong technical background in thermodynamics, you will participate in the start-up of real HVAC units (in Danfoss or customer’s labs) to troubleshoot and optimize the control SW you have developed. Your main tasks will be to: + Contribute to all phases of development including requirement capturing, specification development, design, software development and validation/verification of standard software modules and complete applications + Contribute to drive our Toolchain evolution, capturing customer needs, developing specifications and cooperating with the Toolchain development team + Develop using PLC IEC61131-3 Textual and Graphical Programming languages, occasionally Matlab/Simulink, C/C++ and Python + Lead and participate in global cross functional project teams + Coordinate and mentor the HVAC Regional Application developers team + Design and configure communication protocols such as Modbus, BACNet and CANopen. + Take part in machine start-ups at internal labs and customer sites. **Background & Skills** + Educational background in Engineering (Software, Electronic, Automation) or equivalent culture. + Proven experience (5+ years) in HVAC Application Software development + Fluent in IEC61131 standard languages + Deep knowledge of HVAC Thermodynamics + Good knowledge of IEC Toolchain architectures and library management + Experience with industrial communication protocols on the TCP/IP stack, or automotive/industrial buses like CANbus and Modbus + Experience with IoT architectures and communication protocols + Knowledge and experience in MBD (Matlab/Simulink) represent a plus + Good knowledge of English and Italian languages, written and spoken + Ability to communicate both technical and business matters in a clear and concise language **Employee Benefits** We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: + Bonus system + Paid vacation + Flexible working hours + Possibility to work remotely + Pension plan + Personal insurance + Communication package + 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. 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.