Senior Development Engineer - Electronic design
Job description
The Impact You'll Make
As our new Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative pressure sensor solutions that help customers operate more efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. By transforming customer needs and regulatory requirements into robust products, you will help bring next-generation industrial sensing technologies from concept to reality while contributing to Danfoss' mission of enabling a connected and digital future.
Working within our R&D Pressure Technology team, you will influence the design and performance of pressure sensors used in demanding industrial applications, ensuring they meet high standards for cost, quality, reliability, and customer value.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you'll work across the entire product development lifecycle, collaborating with colleagues, suppliers, and customers to create innovative sensor solutions.
You will:
- Lead the electrical development of industrial pressure sensors from concept through design validation, balancing performance, reliability, and cost targets
- Design electronic hardware including schematics, prototyping and testing
- Plan and execute design verification activities, including electrical and EMC testing, analysis of results, and documentation of findings
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across R&D, quality, process technology, product management, procurement, and external manufacturing partners
- Translate customer applications, technical requirements, and regulatory needs into practical product solutions and continuous product improvements
You may occasionally engage directly with customers to troubleshoot technical challenges and gain deeper insight into application requirements.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, learning new technologies, and working collaboratively to create products that deliver real customer value.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Experience working in industrial product development, preferably with electronic products or sensor technologies
- Strong knowledge of electronic design, including schematic capture, testing, and validation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders in an international environment
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following would be an advantage:
- EMC testing and compliance activities
- PCB layout as well as PCB simulation for early verification
- Working with external suppliers, EMS providers, or contract manufacturers
- Sensor technology, measurement systems, or industrial applications
To succeed in this role, you are naturally curious, learn quickly, communicate effectively, and maintain a strong focus on delivering results that meet performance, reliability, and cost objectives. You thrive as a team player and enjoy contributing to a collaborative, innovative environment.
What You'll Get from Us
You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where learning, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. Our R&D Pressure Technology team develops advanced sensing solutions that help industries embrace a more connected and sustainable future.
- 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 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.
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.
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Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.
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Skills mentioned
Danfoss' journey began in 1933, when Mads Clausen, driven by an insatiable curiosity and entrepreneurial spirit, founded 'Dansk Køleautomatik og Apparatfabrik' in his parents' farmhouse in Nordborg, Denmark. What started as a solo enterprise focused on crafting expansion valves for refrigeration units, a technology he meticulously studied and improved upon from American imports, soon blossomed into a testament to Danish innovation. The early years were marked by a relentless pursuit of quality; Mads Clausen himself would submerge valves in water to ensure their absolute tightness, understanding that customer trust was paramount for a fledgling company during the challenging times of the Great Depression. This foundational commitment to excellence and customer-centricity became deeply embedded in the company's DNA. The 1940s saw Danfoss, a name officially adopted in 1946, expand its horizons beyond refrigeration. Responding to new needs, the company ventured into heating products. A pivotal moment came in 1943 with Mads Clausen's invention of the thermostatic radiator valve, a groundbreaking device patented and later promoted in 1952 for its energy-saving capabilities. This innovation underscored Danfoss's early commitment to energy efficiency, a principle that continues to define the company. By 1945, the workforce had grown to 224 employees, and the company's international ambitions took root with its first sales company established in Argentina in 1949. The decades that followed were characterized by continuous growth, technological advancements, and global expansion. Danfoss embraced computer-aided design (CAD) in the 1980s and saw electronics become a significant part of its sales. The company's dedication to sustainability was also evident early on, with initiatives like a wastewater neutralization plant opening in Nordborg. Today, Danfoss stands as a global leader, engineering solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification across a vast array of industries, a legacy built on Mads Clausen's initial spark of innovation in a small Danish farmhouse.
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