Senior Electrical Engineer

Danfoss in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our New Product Development (NPD) team. This position is required to use engineering principles and advanced problem-solving skills to design and evaluate electronic assemblies for use in off road automotive applications. A senior EE is responsible for creating schematics, laying out PCB's, following good design practices and agreed upon procedures, and verification of the design. A senior EE must have detailed knowledge of all aspects of a product cycle, including marketing, finance, customer service and production. Advanced informal leadership skills are also essential in this position as a senior EE is expected to train and mentor other engineers. This position is part of the CCS (Connect & Control Solutions) Business Unit.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Perform schematic design using engineering principles and advanced math concepts.
• Create PCB layouts with a complete understanding of the impact of traces, vias, planes, layers and component placement.
• Troubleshooting and bench testing of electrical hardware.
• Demonstrate advanced engineering skills with regards to electrical design, analysis and problem solving.
• Utilize advanced project management skills.
• Understand test plans and document test results using basic word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Serve as a 'local expert' in electrical engineering for assigned projects.
• Train new engineers, associate engineers, and interns.
• Teach Danfoss engineering fundamentals and familiarize team members with current practices.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area.
• Follow safety regulations and actively contribute to work safety.
• Continue education to increase awareness of new technology in the changing electronics field.
• Respond with commitment and sensitivity to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers.
• Promote quality and continuous improvement philosophy.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering design experience.
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, geometry and trigonometry.
• Familiar with ECAD tools and mechanical CAD tools. Experience with Altium Designer, NX, and LabVIEW is a plus.
• Read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and PCB layout drawings.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or graphical form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Utilize basic knowledge of the following equipment: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, PC data acquisition hardware, inspection equipment, signal generators, power supplies, RF equipment and current probes.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic soldering and PCBA modifications.
• Effectively present information to development engineers, production operators, management teams and public groups.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrate good problem solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility in approach and ideas.
• Respond positively and support changes in procedures, process, technology, responsibility, and assignments.
• Demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills.
• Serve as a role model for and be supportive of other team members.

Hiring salary range: $99,000 - $124,000/year. Base salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity and alignment with market data.

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

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• 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.

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.

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.