Development Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Kolding; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Sensing Solutions in Kolding invites a Development Engineer to bring new sensing technologies from idea to reality, working with mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and integration with electronics and software.

You’ll collaborate across mechanical, electronics, software, and systems disciplines; build prototypes, collect data, and support engineering decisions while growing your skills in product development.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechatronics or related engineering.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience using CAD tools for design and engineering documentation.
• Hands-on engineering experience from work, university projects, internships, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new sensing products and technology platforms from concept to prototype and testing.
• Create CAD models, drawings, fixtures, and development tooling for new product designs.
• Build, assemble, and evaluate prototypes; collect and analyze test data for engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, software, and systems engineers to mature concepts and solve challenges.
• Contribute to design verification, investigations, and engineering documentation.

Skills

CAD tools

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Entry level

Development Engineer

Req ID: 51998 Job Location: Kolding (Marsvej), DK, Nordborg, DK Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Entry level Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

At Danfoss Sensing Solutions, we develop advanced sensing technologies supporting applications across the Danfoss portfolio. Our work includes solutions for areas such as data centers, gas sensing, energy-efficient cooling, and environmental monitoring.

As our Development Engineer, you’ll help bring new sensing technologies and product concepts from idea to reality. Working alongside experienced engineers and technology specialists, you’ll contribute to developing products supporting our Data Center, Gas Sensing, and future technology programs.

You’ll have the opportunity to work across different areas of engineering, from mechanical design and prototyping to testing and integration with electronics and software. With a solid foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering and a curiosity to learn, you’ll build hands‑on experience while contributing to meaningful product innovation from day one.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll work across a variety of development activities, gaining exposure to different engineering disciplines while helping bring new ideas and technologies to life.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of new sensing products and technology platforms from concept generation through prototype development and testing
• Creating CAD models, drawings, fixtures, mechanical components, and development tooling to support new product designs
• Building, assembling, and evaluating prototypes, while collecting and analyzing test data to support engineering decisions
• Collaborating with engineers across mechanical, electronics, software, and systems disciplines to mature new concepts and solve technical challenges
• Contributing to design verification, technical investigations, and engineering documentation

As your experience grows, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across product development and explore different technical disciplines based on your strengths and interests.

What We're Looking For

You don’t need to have experience in every area of the role. What matters most is a strong mechanical foundation, a practical mindset, and the curiosity and motivation to keep learning.

To be successful in this role, we would expect you to have:

• A BSc or MSc degree in Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• A solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Experience using CAD tools for design and engineering documentation
• Practical, hands‑on engineering experience gained through work, university projects, internships, or personal projects
• Curiosity, initiative, and an interest in developing your skills across different engineering disciplines

It would be an advantage if you have gained exposure to one or more of the following through work, studies, projects, or personal interests:

• Product development
• Prototyping and testing
• Electronics and sensors
• Software development

What You'll Get from Us

You’ll join an environment where collaboration, learning, and continuous development are part of how we work, with the opportunity to broaden your experience as you grow in the role.

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

2. 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.

3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

4. You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do 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.

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.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.