Senior Refrigeration Control Specialist

DANFOSS A/S; Nordborg; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss A/S in Nordborg, Denmark, is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Control Specialist to develop advanced control algorithms for embedded controllers, driving energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.

You will collaborate with software, product, and application experts to translate system challenges into practical control solutions for refrigeration, heat pumps, and HVAC applications, shaping the future of green technology.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Software.
• Experience with control algorithms and model-based design.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, thermodynamics and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control algorithms and software architectures for embedded controllers.
• Apply thermodynamics knowledge to create energy-efficient refrigeration and HVAC solutions.
• Collaborate with software, product and application specialists to define requirements and implement robust control solutions.
• Translate complex system challenges into practical control solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.
• Contribute insights into refrigeration and control technology to improve product offerings.

Skills

Control Engineering

Refrigeration & Thermodynamics

Embedded Software Development

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Software)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

IEC 61131-3

Job description

Req ID:
50728

Job Location:
Nordborg, DK

Employment Type:
Full Time

Segment:
Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment

Job Category:
R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type:
On-site

Job Title:
Senior Refrigeration Control Specialist

The Impact You'll Make

As our new Senior Refrigeration Control Specialist, you will develop advanced control algorithms for embedded controllers that help customers improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Your work will directly contribute to creating more sustainable technology.

You will help shape the future of green technology by translating complex system challenges into innovative, practical control solutions for a wide range of refrigeration and HVAC applications.

You will join a diverse, international team, where your unique perspective will help create more sustainable and reliable systems for a better tomorrow.

What You'll Be Doing

Your role will focus on turning system challenges into practical control solutions. You'll work closely with software, product, and application specialists to refine requirements, develop algorithms, and improve how our embedded controllers perform in real-world applications.

• You will design and develop effective control algorithms and software architectures using model-based design techniques to enhance the performance of our embedded controllers
• You will apply your knowledge of thermodynamics and refrigeration to help create new, energy-efficient solutions for refrigeration systems, heat pumps, and HVAC applications
• You will collaborate closely with our talented software developers and application experts -building a strong network across Danfoss- to define requirements and bring valuable solutions to life
• Your expertise will be key in translating complex system challenges into robust, practical control solutions that improve system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability
• You will contribute fresh insights into refrigeration and control technology, helping to continuously improve our product offerings for our customers

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a degree in an engineering field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software) and a passion for creating sustainable technology.

We believe the best solutions come from diverse expertise, so we are looking for a candidate with deep knowledge in one of the core areas below, some familiarity with another, and the curiosity to grow in the third:

• Control Engineering: A background in developing control algorithms and applying control theory, ideally for industrial automation, HVAC, or refrigeration systems
• Refrigeration & Thermodynamics: Knowledge of refrigeration systems, heat pumps, and the underlying thermodynamic principles
• Embedded Software Development: Experience developing software for embedded systems, with familiarity in languages like C/C++ or IEC 61131-3

We also value

• Familiarity with model-based design tools like MATLAB/Simulink
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with a desire to work in a cross-functional team and share your knowledge with others

What You'll Get from Us

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

You will 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 will 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 great.

For further information about the position

please contact our Senior Manager Torben Green, [phone].

For information about the recruitment process

please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Gerd Veierskov, [phone]

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.