Validation Engineer

Job Description

Interested about Product Validation planning and compliance of the Cabinet built AC Drives/Enclosed Power Converters in R&D? If so, you have a great opportunity to be one of the engineers at Danfoss Drives in Vaasa Finland.   

Now we are looking for person who has a passionate to create Product Validation Planning for Enclosed AC drive products and execute the plan within the R&D product development team. Your focus can be in Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering with switchgear experience, Energy technology or other relevant. Selected validation test cases are performed both in our own laboratories and in external laboratories.

You will be a member of highly motivated product team. Our product teams have technical design responsibility of the Enclosed AC drives and enclosed drive systems and power converters produced in our factories globally. Validation and product compliance are an essential part of the products.

Job Responsibilities

As the new Validation Engineer, your key tasks are: 


•    Create and maintain Product Test and Approval Plan
•    Ensure quality and traceability of the product requirements to be validated
•    Select and develop required test cases for the product validation within a product team
•    Ensure implementation of the created test plan by defining and organizing test activities together with product team members
•    Participate to the validation activities by helping team in a test laboratory
•    Participate to the test result reviews
•    Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, mechanics engineers, software engineers, test engineers and product owners and external laboratories
•    Ensure thorough testing and validation of power systems and components compliance to quality standards and regulatory requirements
•    Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends in product related standards and integrate relevant advancements into our product development processes
•    Implement an agile development mindset, actively participating in regular team meetings, sprints, and iterative design processes, ensuring efficient collaboration and timely project delivery
•    Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, processes, and tools, driving efficiency and innovation

Background & Skills

To excel in this position you should have:

•    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or Mechanical engineering with proven electrical experience or a related field which is supporting Enclosed drive development
•    A good command of English
•    Experience in product testing or engineering, with a focus on product development
•    Capability to learn new tools for product requirement management and test management
•    Problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to speak out technical challenges and find creative solutions
•    Strong knowledge or skills to learn product standards such as IEC 61800-5-1, IEC 62477-1, IEC 61439
•    Experience with EMC (IEC 61800-3) is preferred but not mandatory

As an Engineer at Danfoss Drives, you will become an active part of a passionate and driven team and be given the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally. We offer an ambitious and passionate working atmosphere with highly skilled and experienced local colleagues in a global work environment. Hybrid model working conditions are in use so you can partly work as a remote. Job location is preferred to be in Vaasa Finland.

Danfoss Drives is a global leader in AC/DC and DC/DC power converters, as well as variable speed controls for electric motors. With the world’s largest portfolio of power converters, VACON® drives and VLT® drives, our journey to a better future is only just beginning. We focus on energy efficiency, sustainability and quality in our products, and inclusion and diversity in our work environment.

Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. For further information about this position, please contact Janne Pakkala, People Leader, Electrical Engineering, tel. +358 40 8371247. 

Please apply no later than June 30th, 2024. 

Employee Benefits

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• 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.