Sr. EMC Engineer

Job Description

Danfoss, a global market leader in HVAC/R, Water and Motion Controls has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer to join the Danfoss Drives Division Product Development Team located in Loves Park, IL

As a member of cross-functional project teams, the product development Senior EMC Engineer is responsible for compliance to applicable EMC standards throughout the product design cycle of variable frequency drives. 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as EMC Team Leader for Danfoss Loves Park Product Development
• Design for EMC to support scheduled product release
• Work closely with all project team members to ensure EMC compliant product design
• Evaluate product design concepts for EMC compliance and risk
• Detailed reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for EMC compliance
• Conduct pre-compliance testing in lab to minimize risk prior to design release
• Determine applicable product EMC requirements based on markets served (EU, Marine, FCC etc.)
• Coordinate and conduct EMC validation testing at 3rd party test facilities
• Issue final documentation to support certificates of compliance
• Provide relevant input to project leaders for project resource, schedule, budget and test planning
• Serve as an advising resource for EMC best practices to all engineering disciplines

Background & Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.E.E.) in Engineering 
• 5 years of experience in R&D projects in a role of design engineer responsible for EMC compliance
• Working knowledge of conducted and radiated emission and immunity, burst, surge, ESD, etc.
• Hands on experience EMC test & measuring equipment
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Able to contribute as a member of an organized project team of engineers

Preferred Skills

• Experience with designing to European Union EMC standards
• Experience with EMC design in variable speed drives and/or inverters
• Advanced course work in areas relevant to product development and EMC
• Masters (M.S.E.E.) in Engineering.

Danfoss is an EO employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Danfoss offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a generous 401K plan and work-life balance.  Danfoss is an equal opportunity employer.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• 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.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.