As our new (Senior) Automation Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in adapting Danfoss’ high-performance Drives products to customers’ processes. Using modern simulation tools and our PLC programming layer, you’ll help customers achieve efficiency, precision, and reliability in their industrial automation systems
Your impact? Technical solutions that fit customer needs seamlessly, assessed and documented to the highest standard. Customers gain reliable, optimized performance; colleagues benefit from your ability and collaboration; and Danfoss strengthens its reputation for delivering world-class drive applications
You’ll work as part of the Industrial Drives team, contributing to product development and supporting customer-facing colleagues across the organization.
Join Danfoss Drives and become part of a team making a significant impact in energy efficiency and electrification. As a global leader in power conversion solutions, we are committed to sustainability, exceptional quality, and fostering an inclusive work environment. Our technology powers industries worldwide and supports global decarbonization efforts. Engineer a better future with Danfoss, where meaningful change begins with you!
Position is located in Vaasa, Tampere, or Helsinki
What You’ll Be Doing
Translate needs into solutions: Convert customer requirements into high-performing technical solutions. Implement software: Apply Drives application software to interface with customers’ processes. Secure quality: Define automated tests and write clear, concise user documentation. Support customers: Provide technical guidance to customers and internal support teams. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with development teams, customer-facing colleagues, and other product groups to ensure successful deliveries.
What We're Looking For
Industrial automation expertise: Strong background in PLCs, automation systems, and fieldbus communication protocols. Tools & programming: Proficiency in modern simulation tools (e.g., Matlab/Simulink) and PLC programming languages. Communication: Ability to produce high-quality user documentation and interact confidently with customers. Foundational knowledge: Understanding of the software development lifecycle, motor control, and drives. Languages: Proficiency in English; basic Finnish or Swedish is an advantage.
What You'll Get from Us
The Industrial Drives team enables industrial customers around the world to run and optimize their high-performance processes. By developing application software that adapts Drives products to customer needs, we help Danfoss deliver on its mission of engineering tomorrow to build a more sustainable future.
We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
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.