The Impact You'll Make
As our Motion Application Trainee (m/f/d), you’ll play a key role in supporting the development, testing, and commissioning of servo motion applications within the Danfoss ecosystem.
Your impact? You will help deliver real, customer-focused solutions by configuring motion features, testing new functionalities, and producing demos and documentation. Your contributions will directly support application engineers, R&D teams, and internal/external stakeholders, helping Danfoss provide high-quality, innovative motion solutions.
You’ll collaborate with R&D, Application Engineering, Sales, and Product Launch teams, taking ownership of testing processes, demo preparation, and application documentation, helping us move toward a more innovative and efficient future.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the configuration, tuning, and testing of motion functions to ensure high-quality performance
- Execute and document test cases for new firmware and motion application features
- Assist in preparing demos, quick-start examples, and sample PLC programs for internal and external use
- Collaborate with R&D, Application Engineering, Sales, and Product Launch teams on project initiatives and training sessions
- Continuously learn and contribute to improving motion application processes, documentation, and knowledge sharing
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Computer Science with a focus on industrial automation
- Solid understanding of control engineering (speed, torque, position loops) and familiarity with servo drives, motor control principles, and industrial motion systems
- Hands-on experience or knowledge of at least one automation programming environment (Structured Text, Ladder, CFC, Codesys, IEC 61131-3) and basic PLC experience (Siemens, B&R, Beckhoff, Omron)
- Strong communication skills in both German and English, with the ability to work effectively in structured lab and cross-functional environments
- Passion for automation, robotics, and motion control, combined with a proactive, self-motivated mindset and eagerness to learn and grow
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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.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, 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.
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.