Power Electronics Architect

Danfoss; Gråsten; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal opportunities for growth

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive work environment

13th salary and annual bonus

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Power Electronics Architect to shape the next generation of variable speed drive solutions for HVAC and Water Drives. You will define the architecture of power electronics, drive performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating across hardware, software, systems, and mechanical teams to meet product and customer needs.

You will lead technology evaluation of SiC and other emerging approaches, mentor engineers, and influence design direction in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience designing power electronic systems for frequency converters, drives, inverters, or similar applications.
• Strong knowledge of converter topologies, power semiconductor technologies, and system-level architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the power electronics system architecture for next-generation variable speed drive products.
• Drive technical decisions and trade-offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Lead concept development and evaluation of emerging technologies such as Silicon Carbide (SiC).
• Collaborate across hardware, software, systems, and mechanical teams to ensure alignment with product and customer requirements.
• Mentor engineers, promote best practices, and contribute to platform development and long-term innovation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Power Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Impact You'll Make

As our Power Electronics Architect, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of variable speed drive solutions within our HVAC and Water Drives business. By defining and driving the power electronics architecture of our frequency converters, you will develop more energy-efficient, reliable, and sustainable motor control solutions.

Your impact? You will define the technical direction of future drive platforms, ensuring optimal performance, cost competitiveness, reliability, and scalability. Your work will directly support our customers' efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact while accelerating the transition toward electrification. You’ll collaborate closely with experts across hardware, software, systems, mechanical engineering, supply chain, and procurement while taking ownership of the power electronics architecture and design principles that help us build innovative products for a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Define and own the power electronics system architecture for next‑generation variable speed drive products
• Drive technical decisions and trade‑offs across performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability
• Lead concept development and evaluation of emerging technologies such as Silicon Carbide (SiC)
• Collaborate across hardware, software, systems, and mechanical teams to ensure alignment with product and customer requirements
• Mentor engineers, promote best practices, and contribute to platform development and long‑term innovation initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience designing power electronic systems for frequency converters, drives, inverters, or similar applications
• Strong knowledge of converter topologies, power semiconductor technologies, and system‑level architecture development
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, combined with the ability to influence technical direction across multidisciplinary teams
• A team‑oriented mindset and a genuine interest in contributing to a positive, supportive, and trust‑based working environment where collaboration, well‑being, and strong collegial relationships are valued

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.
• You’ll receive benefits such as a 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about.

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.