Job Description

Are you a recent engineering graduate eager to start your career in a globally recognized company that is driving innovation in energy efficiency and electrification? Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Application Engineer Trainee to join our dynamic team supporting industrial and marine customers across Northern Europe.

As a trainee, you will receive hands-on experience and training in developing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions based on Danfoss Drives products. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into a customer-facing technical specialist, contributing to real-world projects while learning from experienced professionals.

Job Responsibilities

As an Application Engineer Trainee, your responsibilities will evolve as you grow into the role, including:

Supporting senior engineers in delivering customer-specific application solutions for industrial and marine systems.

Participating in system design tasks, such as preparing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), wiring schematics, and technical descriptions.

Assisting in product testing, system commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Collaborating with sales, service, and R&D teams to address technical inquiries and ensure solution feasibility.

Attending customer meetings to learn how to assess needs and propose appropriate drive and automation solutions.

Participating in technical documentation, project tracking, and order follow-ups.

Learning to work with drive parameterization tools and application software.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.

A keen interest in power electronics, control systems, or industrial automation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eagerness to learn and take initiative.

Good communication skills in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Danish and/or Norwegian is a plus.

Willingness to travel occasionally as part of the learning experience.

A collaborative mindset and a desire to grow into a customer-facing technical role.

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

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.

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.