What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer, Off Road Automotive New Product Development position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer who is passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality. In this role, you will be a key contributor to new product development, working across the entire lifecycle — from defining specifications and designing schematics to creating PCB layouts, testing prototypes, and supporting production release. You will apply strong engineering fundamentals, advanced mathematical skills, and hands‑on hardware experience to deliver reliable, high‑quality electronic designs.
If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and continuously improving how products are built, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Notes: Our products are used in off highway automotive areas that includes agricultural and construction equipment: tractors, combines, sprayers, balers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, man lifts, cranes, paving and logging equipment, etc.
What You’ll Be Doing
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.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system, Paid vacation, Retirement plan, Flexible working hours, Personal insurance, Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups, State of the art virtual work environment, and Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now 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.
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.
We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer who is passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality. In this role, you will be a key contributor to new product development, working across the entire lifecycle — from defining specifications and designing schematics to creating PCB layouts, testing prototypes, and supporting production release. You will apply strong engineering fundamentals, advanced mathematical skills, and hands‑on hardware experience to deliver reliable, high‑quality electronic designs.
If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and continuously improving how products are built, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Notes: Our products are used in off highway automotive areas that includes agricultural and construction equipment: tractors, combines, sprayers, balers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, man lifts, cranes, paving and logging equipment, etc.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead electrical design efforts for new product development, from defining specifications to production release.
- Design electrical schematics using solid engineering principles and advanced math concepts.
- Create PCB layouts with a strong understanding of trace routing, layer stack‑ups, grounding, component placement, and manufacturability.
- Perform hands‑on bench testing, validation, and troubleshooting of prototype and production hardware.
- Upgrade existing controller platforms to meet the latest Cybersecurity (CRA) requirements.
- Interpret and apply international engineering and environmental standards throughout the design process.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality) to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs.
- Use ECAD and mechanical CAD tools (Altium Designer, NX, or similar) to support design and documentation.
- Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, RF tools, and data acquisition systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, driving quality, reliability, and design efficiency.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders across engineering, product management, and manufacturing.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- Have a minimum of 3 years of experience applying skills in designing schematics and printed circuit boards
- Possess good knowledge of ECAD tools and mechanical CAD tools, experience with Altium Designer and NX are a plus
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, geometry, and trigonometry
- Basic knowledge of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, PC data acquisition hardware, inspection equipment, signal generators, power supplies, RF equipment, and current probes
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders
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.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment: Bonus system, Paid vacation, Retirement plan, Flexible working hours, Personal insurance, Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups, State of the art virtual work environment, and Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now 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.
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.