Job Description
Req ID:  52213
Job Location:  Vaasa, FI
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category:  R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type:  Hybrid
Annual Salary Range:  EUR 41,000-67,000
Job Experience Level:  Mid-Senior level
Job Title:  Senior Development Engineer, Power Electronics

The Impact You'll Make

 

Join us in shaping the next generation of power conversion solutions. As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in developing the power electronics hardware that enables efficient, reliable, and high-performance energy systems across industries driving the global energy transition.

 

Based in Vaasa, Finland, with a hybrid work model, you will lead the design of main circuit architectures used in advanced power conversion products supporting applications such as energy storage, renewable energy integration, data centers, EV charging infrastructure, marine electrification, industrial power systems, and microgrids.

 

Working alongside experts in electronics, software, mechanics, testing, manufacturing, and sourcing, you will turn system requirements into innovative hardware solutions and help bring future-ready technologies from concept to market.

What You’ll Be Doing

 

  • Lead the development of power conversion main circuit architectures to deliver reliable and high-performing product solutions.
  • Design power electronic circuits, including inverter, rectifier, DC/DC converter, and grid-interface topologies, to meet customer and system requirements.
  • Evaluate and specify critical power components while collaborating with suppliers to ensure technology readiness, quality, and long-term product success.
  • Perform electrical analysis, simulation, testing, and troubleshooting activities to optimize efficiency, reliability, safety, and performance.
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines and mentor colleagues to drive integrated solutions and successful product delivery.

What We're Looking For

 

  • Strong expertise in power electronics design, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC conversion technologies.
  • Experience developing high-power electronic systems, industrial drives, or power conversion equipment.
  • Knowledge of power semiconductor technologies such as IGBT, SiC, MOSFET, and related gate drive concepts.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation and modeling tools such as PLECS, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, PSIM, Ansys, or similar platforms.
  • Ability to solve complex technical challenges while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost in a collaborative international environment.

What You'll Get from Us

 

At Danfoss, you will contribute to technologies that support electrification and help accelerate the global transition to more sustainable energy systems.

You will work with experienced specialists and industry-leading experts across power electronics, energy storage, renewable energy integration, grid infrastructure, and industrial electrification. The role offers significant opportunities to expand your expertise in product development, hardware architecture, semiconductor technologies, and next-generation power conversion platforms.

We foster a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning are part of everyday work. You will have the opportunity to influence future technologies while developing your career alongside talented colleagues.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

We know that great candidates may not meet every requirement listed above. If this role excites you and you believe your experience can contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us. We value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ways of thinking because they help us create better solutions together.

 

Our Commitment to Transparency

 

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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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.

Employee Group:  Salary Paid
Country:  Finland
Region:  NER
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