Senior Control Engineer

Job Description

Danfoss Drives is currently looking for a skilled and driven Senior Control Engineer to join our vibrant team. As our new Senior Control Engineer, you will play an important role in the design, development, and implementation of control systems within our products.

Danfoss Drives is at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers’ journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future. 

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge in control engineering and contribute to the success of our engineering team

Location: Vaasa or Tampere, Finland

Job Responsibilities

Your Main Responsibilities Include

1. Develop power conversion control (PCC) strategies for grid power converters, inverters, and battery energy storage systems.

2. Develop software solutions for real-time controllers using graphical and textual programming.

3. Provide maintenance and support for existing applications and grid code tests at our labs and at our customer premises.

4. Facilitate development of use case specifications with internal and external customers.

5. Take part in machine start-ups at customer sites or at Danfoss´ test tracks.

6. Participate in design reviews, FMEAs and Safety Analysis and Hazard and Risk Assessments.

7. Participate in global cross functional project teams.

8. Coordinate with various departments, software development teams and system engineers for the extensive testing and validation of the PCC strategies.

Background & Skills

To Be Considered For This Position, You Need To Have a Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degree In Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Or a Related Field, And You Have a Strong Interest And Experience In Control System Design And Implementation, Preferably In The Field Of Grid Connected Inverters Or Motor Control. Furthermore, You Have

1. Master’s or PhD degree in Power Electronics.

2. 5+ years of experience in PCC software development.

3. In depth knowledge of simulation and programming in MATLAB & Simulink.

4. Knowledge of Python programming.

5. Knowledge of power electronic control strategies for bidirectional power converters, DC-DC power converters, and energy storage systems.

6. Knowledge of multilevel (2-3 levels) inverter topology, grid following, and grid forming strategies.

7. Experience with coding and ability to write and understand C and C++.

8. Effective problem-solving, collaborative, and team working/management skills.

9. Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English

 Preferred qualifications (in addition to the required qualifications):

1. Simulation experience in PSCAD or DIGSilent PowerFactory or PSS/E.

2. Experience in Hardware-in-Loop (HIL) systems, robot framework, Azure Devops, git for version contro

 

If you are a talented and motivated Control Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to shape the future of advanced control systems and be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our innovative products. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment that fosters learning, growth, and professional development.

Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. The job ad will be closed once we have found the right candidate.

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 m