Field Service Engineer

Danfoss; Oakville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and training

Global opportunities

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Danfoss Drives Canada is seeking an engineer to lead start-up, commissioning, and optimization of AC drives at customer sites across Canada. The role combines hands-on problem solving with customer partnership to ensure peak system performance and uptime.

You will diagnose issues, configure systems for efficiency, and collaborate with sales, training, and other teams. Travel up to 75% including international assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ electronic engineering or automation, or relevant industry experience
• Experience with variable frequency drives, commissioning or industrial automation projects
• Industries such as HVAC, energy, oil & gas, metals, or power conversion
• Knowledge of electrical systems, drive controls, and system integration
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial communication protocols; UL508A a plus
• Experience with EPlan P8 and AutoCAD to create/modify drawings
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 75%), including international assignments

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up, commissioning, and optimization of AC drives and drive systems at customer sites
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with hands-on troubleshooting and testing
• Provide application expertise to ensure systems run at peak efficiency
• Manage on-site service delivery, documentation, and coordination of installation and commissioning
• Collaborate with internal teams to support sales, training, and continuous improvement

Skills

Electrical/automation knowledge

Industrial automation experience

Drive systems knowledge

PLC systems

EPlan P8

AutoCAD

Strong communication

Willingness to travel 75%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation or Physics

Tools

EPlan P8

AutoCAD

PLC systems

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

You’ll play a hands‑on role in helping customers across Canada get the most from their

The Impact You’ll Make

You’ll play a hands‑on role in helping customers across Canada get the most from their AC drive systems, solving real-world challenges across industries like energy, metals, water, and oil & gas. Your expertise will directly support uptime, performance, and efficiency for critical operations. In this role, you’ll combine technical problem-solving with customer partnership, delivering high-quality service both on-site and remotely. You’ll be a trusted advisor, helping customers optimize their systems while strengthening long-term relationships. You’ll join Danfoss Drives, a global leader in power conversion, where your work contributes to innovation, sustainability, and reliable industrial performance worldwide.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead start-up, commissioning, and optimization of AC drives and drive systems across customer sites
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, and performance testing
• Support customers with application expertise, ensuring systems are configured and running at peak efficiency
• Manage on-site service delivery, including documentation, reporting, and coordination of installation and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to support sales, training, and continuous improvement, while contributing insights from field experience

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/ Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Automation or Physics, or relevant industry experience, with variable frequency drives, commissioning, or industrial automation projects
• Background in industries such as HVAC, energy, oil & gas, metals, or power conversion, with strong technical understanding
• Knowledge of electrical systems, drive controls, and system integration, with the ability to troubleshoot complex applications
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial communication protocols; understanding of UL508A and other relevant standards is a plus
• Experience using EPlan P8 and AutoCAD to create and modify electrical, control, and mechanical drawings
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills, with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 75%), including international assignments, and work in diverse environments

What You’ll Get From Us

• 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.

The Canadian base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 -$100,000 CAD + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.

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!

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.