The Impact You'll Make
As our Test Engineer Summer trainee, you’ll play a key role in the team is working on high quality AC drives including Inverters, AFE units, Grid Converters, DCDC converters – research and development in our world class laboratories.
As a Test Engineer at Danfoss Drives, you'll join a passionate, dynamic team where you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. We provide an inspiring, ambitious work environment with highly skilled and experienced colleagues, all within a global setting that values collaboration and excellence.
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 Vaasa, Finland
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing the drive for measurements by soldering test points, gluing temperature sensors, assembling the drive, installing its software, and configuring the drive loading system.
- Tasks involve testing in all phases of product development process: R&D tests, prototype tests, type tests and approvals testing
- Measuring parameters from the drive and its circuit boards using a data logger, oscilloscope, power analyzer, and acoustic noise measurement tools.
- Reporting and analyzing test results in collaboration with the product team’s development engineers and test engineers.
- Building and maintaining laboratory infrastructure, including test setups, motor benches, and test cabinets.
What We're Looking For
University or University of Applied Sciences studies in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or Vocational institute degree from electrical side.
- Knowledge of electrical safety.
- Knowledge of electrical measuring devices and laboratory tools (e.g., oscilloscope, soldering tools, drive drills, etc.).
- Basic knowledge of how to read schematics and circuit layouts.
- A good command of English and at least a basic command of Finnish.
- A willingness to learn new things and be open-minded.
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.