Student worker System Test Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; Kolding; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Danfoss in Kolding, Denmark, is seeking a student worker for a System Test Engineer role. You will design and implement automated testing frameworks for smart home devices, leveraging HIL/SIL setups and CI/CD pipelines.

This position offers hands-on, real-world experience while fitting around your studies. You will learn to analyze requirements, assess risks, and translate them into executable test cases, while exploring AI-assisted test automation and data-driven quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Some project or coursework experience with Python and LabVIEW/TestStand test systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and firmware testing.
• Understanding of threat modeling and wireless protocols such as Zigbee, Matter, BLE, Wi‑Fi, LoRaWAN.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automated testing frameworks, integrating HIL and SIL setups.
• Support testing strategy by identifying edge cases and prioritizing automation.
• Integrate automated firmware tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback.
• Translate requirements and risk assessments into traceable test cases.
• Perform log analysis and investigate security findings across hardware, firmware, cloud, and mobile applications.

Skills

Python

LabVIEW

TestStand

CI/CD

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)

Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)

Job description

Student worker System Test Engineer

Req ID: 51035 Job Location: Kolding (Marsvej), DK Employment Type: Part Time Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Are you a student passionate about technology and eager to see how quality is built into real products? In this flexible student worker role where you can gain invaluable hands‑on experience, fitting your work around your studies.

You will play a vital role in ensuring our smart home technology is secure and reliable. Your work will directly support our efforts to meet the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) by helping us design and automate tests for our smart IoT devices.

This is a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, explore how AI is revolutionizing quality assurance, and see your contributions make a difference. This role also offers the potential to develop into a future internship, providing a clear path for growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Help design and build our automated testing frameworks, integrating smart home devices using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) setups
• Support our testing strategy by identifying edge cases and learning a risk-based approach to prioritize what gets automated
• Assist with integrating automated firmware tests into our CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous quality and rapid feedback
• Translate requirements and risk assessments into traceable test cases
• Learn to be a system detective, performing log analysis and investigate security‑related findings and support mitigation efforts across hardware, firmware, cloud, and mobile applications
• Explore and apply AI tools to help create smarter test automation and learn how data can drive quality improvements

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• A strong interest in software quality and test automation, with some project or coursework experience using Python and LabVIEW/TestStand test systems
• Familiarity with the concepts of CI/CD and a desire to learn how it applies to firmware testing
• Understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment principles and wireless communication protocols such as Zigbee, Matter, BLE, Wi‑Fi, LoRaWAN, or similar
• An analytical mindset with a passion for problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Curiosity about leveraging AI to enhance test automation and data‑driven quality improvements

If you are a motivated student ready to gain practical experience and grow your skills, we encourage you to apply and help us build the future of smart, reliable technology.

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 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.

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.

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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.