Job Description
Job Title:  Summer Trainee, Embedded Software
Req ID:  46912
Job Location (Short):  Helsinki, FIN | Tampere, FIN | Vaasa, FIN
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category:  R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:  Hybrid

The Impact You'll Make

 

As our Summer Trainee Embedded Software and motor control engineering, you’ll play a key role in building electrical motor drives solutions into high performance industrial applications.

 

Your impact? You will bring your expertize within either electrical motor / grid control area or within embedded software domain, focusing e.g. in communication protocols or cybersecurity solutions.

 

You’ll collaborate with and be a part of our product development team and take ownership of the development tasks given to you, helping us move toward a more innovative future.

 

Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!

Position is located in Helsinki, Tampere or Vaasa, Finland.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Participate in developing and testing of high performance motor and grid control algorithms and simulation models
  • Run and analyze control related tests in different virtual setups, including simulation models and emulator environments

or

  • Participate in the embedded software development and testing activities
  • Help us improving our automated software test assets

What We're Looking For

 

  • M.Sc or B.Sc student with strong knowledge of motor and/or grid control theory
  • Experience in working with modern simulation tools for control systems

or

  • M.Sc or B.Sc student focusing on embedded software development
  • Knowledge of communication protocols, software testing and/or cybersecurity of embedded systems
  • High collaboration skills and a problem-solving mindset

What You'll Get from Us

 

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.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

Application time is Jan 2, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026.

 

You are welcome to apply and co-create our sustainable future. It’s time for action! We continuously assess candidates and invite them for interviews, so please don’t hesitate to send in your application at your earliest convenience.

 

Salary range for our Summer Trainees is 2200 € - 2860 € per month based on the level of studies and study points.

 

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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.

Information at a Glance

 

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.