Development Engineer, Electronics

Danfoss; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Drives, based in Vaasa, Finland, seeks an electronics engineer to design circuits and PCB layouts for drive products. You will develop digital, analog, and power electronics, build and test prototypes, and document specifications for efficient product development.

You will join a team of engineers in a global environment with a hybrid work model, enabling on-site collaboration and remote work. English communication is essential, Finnish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Background in electronics product development, including analog, digital, PCB, or power electronics design.
• Ability to design electronic circuits using tools such as Cadence, OrCAD, Mentor PADS, or similar.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve technical challenges.
• Good communication skills in English and a basic command of Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic circuits and PCB layouts to support new and existing drive products.
• Develop digital, analog, and power electronics solutions that deliver reliable product performance.
• Build, test, and validate prototypes to ensure designs meet technical and quality requirements.
• Create technical documentation and test specifications that support efficient product development.
• Collaborate with engineers, validation specialists, sourcing teams, and external partners to solve technical challenges and bring new solutions to market.

Skills

Electronics design

Circuit design

Circuit simulation

Problem solving

English and Finnish

Tools

Cadence

OrCAD

Mentor PADS

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

Join Danfoss Drives and help develop the electronics behind industry-leading AC drives and power converters used around the world. Your work will contribute to innovative technologies that support energy efficiency and electrification across a wide range of industries.

Based in Vaasa, Finland, you will work in a global environment with the flexibility of a hybrid work model, combining on-site collaboration with remote working opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design electronic circuits and PCB layouts to support new and existing drive products.
• Develop digital, analog, and power electronics solutions that deliver reliable product performance.
• Build, test, and validate prototypes to ensure designs meet technical and quality requirements.
• Create technical documentation and test specifications that support efficient product development.
• Collaborate with engineers, validation specialists, sourcing teams, and external partners to solve technical challenges and bring new solutions to market.

What We’re Looking For

• Background in electronics product development, including analog, digital, PCB, or power electronics design.
• Ability to design electronic circuits using tools such as Cadence, OrCAD, Mentor PADS, or similar.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve technical challenges.
• Good communication skills in English and a basic command of Finnish.

At Danfoss, you will join a team of experienced engineers who are passionate about developing technologies that make a real difference. We foster a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and innovation are part of daily work.

You will have opportunities to deepen your expertise in electronics development while working on products with global reach and long-term impact. Whether your interests are in PCB electronics or power electronics, you will find exciting technical challenges and opportunities for professional growth.

We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, international collaboration, and a hybrid working model that provides flexibility while maintaining strong team connections.

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.

Please apply no later than September 6, 2026.

For further information about this position, please contact Janne Pakkala, People Leader, Electrical Engineering, tel. [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.