Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.
The Product Engineer will join our team in Haan and lead and support engineering efforts for existing filtration products within the food and beverage industry. We are seeking a curious, driven problem solver with strong project execution skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced, global team environment.
What is in it for you- Attractive salary package with annual salary adjustments
- 13th month's salary (half in June and half in November) and anniversary bonuses
- 30 days' vacation
- Option to lease an (e-)bike
- Canteen with subsidized prices
- Employee parking spaces
- Company pension plan with attractive employer contribution
- Great discounts through Corporate Benefits Deutschland GmbH
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Drive business continuity by executing engineering projects that mitigate product portfolio risks and adapt products to evolving customer needs.
Develop and maintain product requirements and testing plans using tools such as Design Verification Plan and Reports (DVP&Rs).
Utilize product lifecycle management (PLM) software to manage part and document revisions.
Review and update technical drawings to support part changes and ensure accuracy.
Coordinate and support manufacturing trials to validate new materials, explore alternative manufacturing methods, and assist in new product development.
Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to deliver project outcomes effectively.
Organize internal and external testing to assess product performance and ensure regulatory compliance.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to enhance product design, improve performance, and reduce variability.
Communicate project status and key updates to global teams and senior leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
2+ years related professional engineering experience or a Master's in an engineering-related field
Fluent in English and German
Strong presentation skills and ability/willingness to communicate at all levels
Product design or manufacturing experience
Flexibility when managing through competing projects and priorities
Project management skills
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
Experience interpreting and reviewing technical drawings
Filtration knowledge/experience
Experience with international food manufacturing regulations
Machined component design
Ability to travel up to 20%
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs like a 401(k) match, profit-sharing, and an employee stock purchase plan are positioned as meaningful components of total compensation. Company materials consistently frame retirement benefits within a broader Total Rewards offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with mental‑health resources create a comprehensive health and wellbeing package. Healthcare is often characterized as decent and a core strength of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and paid parental leave are explicitly included, alongside other company‑paid leaves such as bereavement, jury duty, and military leave. Some locations highlight multi‑week PTO from the first year, underscoring breadth of leave options.
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Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand.
