Electrical Design Engineer, Harnesses & Electrical Components

Danfoss; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Vaasa, Finland seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to develop wiring harness architectures and select electrical components, turning system requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs.

You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality and testing to deliver cost-efficient solutions that enhance electrification and energy efficiency. The role supports hybrid work and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical design and wiring harness development.
• Knowledge of interconnection technologies and engineering documentation practices.
• Familiar with electrical components and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to plan and execute design tasks independently with cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication in English and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Design wiring harness architectures and interconnection solutions for reliable product performance.
• Specify electrical/electromechanical components meeting technical, quality, and cost targets.
• Create and maintain engineering docs, specs, and release data for manufacturing.
• Collaborate across disciplines to evaluate concepts and resolve design challenges.
• Support prototyping, testing, and industrialization for market-ready products.

Skills

Electrical design

Wiring harness design

Electro-mechanical components

Industrial product development

Education

B.Sc. Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Siemens NX Routing

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD Electrical

Capital

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

The Impact You'll Make Join us in shaping the next generation of power conversion solutions. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing wiring harness architectures and selecting electrical components that help bring innovative products from concept to reality.

The Impact You'll Make Join us in shaping the next generation of power conversion solutions. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing wiring harness architectures and selecting electrical components that help bring innovative products from concept to reality. Working in our Product Development organization in Vaasa, Finland you will turn system requirements into reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs that support product performance, quality, and customer value. You will collaborate with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and testing, helping to deliver solutions that advance electrification and energy efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design wiring harness architectures and interconnection solutions that support reliable and efficient product performance.
• Specify electrical and electro-mechanical components that meet technical, quality, and cost requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, technical specifications, and product release data that enable smooth development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate across disciplines to evaluate concepts, solve design challenges, and deliver well-integrated product solutions.
• Support prototyping, testing, and industrialization activities to help bring new products successfully to market.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with electrical design, wiring harness design, electro-mechanical components, or industrial product development.
• Knowledge of electrical components, interconnection technologies, and engineering documentation practices.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as EPLAN, Siemens NX Routing, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital, Teamcenter, SAP, or similar solutions.
• Ability to plan and execute design tasks independently while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication skills in English and a structured approach to problem-solving.

What You'll Get From Us At Danfoss, you will have the opportunity to contribute to technologies that support electrification and a more sustainable future. You will work with experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment where learning, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement are encouraged. We invest in professional development and provide opportunities to expand your expertise across products, technologies, and engineering disciplines. This role is based in Vaasa, Finland, with a hybrid work model that supports flexibility and collaboration.

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