Test Engineer - Grid Code

Danfoss GmbH; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Vaasa seeks a Test Engineer - Grid Code to join the on-site R&D team. You will execute grid code tests for power conversion products and prepare drives for testing within an Agile environment.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering, proficiency with measurement equipment, and fluent English with good Finnish understanding. Collaboration with development engineers is essential to ensure reliable drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical/Elect automation with electrical focus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety principles and practices.
• Experience using electrical measurement equipment and laboratory tools (oscilloscopes).
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and circuit layouts.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively in a team.
• Very good English communication and good Finnish understanding.

Responsibilities

• Execute grid code requirement test cases for power conversion products.
• Prepare drives for testing by assembling equipment, installing software, and configuring drive loading systems.
• Perform measurements using laboratory equipment and support test execution activities.
• Analyze and report test results in collaboration with development engineers and fellow test engineers.
• Contribute as a member of an Agile Scrum team, supporting ongoing product development and testing activities.

Skills

Electrical communication

English proficiency

Finnish understanding

Schematic reading

Measurement equipment use

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering (electrical focus)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Laboratory tools

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Test Engineer - Grid Code

Req ID: 51777 Job Location: Vaasa, FI Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Join Danfoss Drives and contribute to the testing and validation of advanced power conversion solutions. In this role, you will work with products including inverters, AFE units, grid converters, and DC-DC converters, supporting research and development activities in Vaasa. You will help ensure products meet testing requirements and quality expectations by working closely with development engineers and fellow test engineers. Your work will support the development of reliable drive technologies used in demanding applications. As part of an Agile working environment, you will have opportunities to develop your technical skills while collaborating with experienced colleagues across product development and testing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute grid code requirement test cases for power conversion products
• Prepare drives for testing by assembling equipment, installing software, and configuring drive loading systems
• Perform measurements using laboratory equipment and support test execution activities
• Analyze and report test results in collaboration with development engineers and fellow test engineers
• Contribute as a member of an Agile Scrum team, supporting ongoing product development and testing activities

What We're Looking For

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering with an electrical focus
• Knowledge of electrical safety principles and practices
• Experience using electrical measurement equipment and laboratory tools, such as oscilloscopes
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and circuit layouts
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Very good communication skills in English and at least a good understanding of Finnish

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 13th salary, 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 pretty great.

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.

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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.

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.