Electrical and Electronic Engineer

Danfoss; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss in Edinburgh, UK is seeking an Electrical & Electronic Engineer to join our Digital Displacement team. You will contribute to the design and development of electronic controllers, sensors, and supporting hardware for a next‑generation hydraulic pumping solution that improves efficiency and supports decarbonisation.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will work with software, mechanical, systems, quality and operations teams to move concepts from concept through validation into

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing electronic hardware, including PCB assemblies and electronic circuits.
• Practical knowledge of electrical components, sensors, and hardware development processes.
• Ability to use engineering design and simulation tools such as CAD, PCB design, and circuit analysis software.
• Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain electrical schematics and PCB layouts to support the development of new electronic products.
• Create engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation to ensure robust and well-documented designs.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver integrated hardware solutions that meet product requirements.
• Support verification and qualification testing to validate product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Partner with quality, operations, production, and suppliers to help introduce and sustain products successfully in manufacturing.

Skills

PCB design

Electronic hardware

Sensors

CAD tools

Documentation

Tools

CAD software

PCB design tools

Circuit analysis software

Job description

The Impact You'll Make Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

The Impact You'll Make Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.
We now have an opportunity to recruit a Electrical & Electronic Engineer to join our Digital Displacement team in Edinburgh, UK, to play a key role in advancing Digital Displacement™ technology, a next-generation hydraulic pumping solution that helps customers improve efficiency, increase productivity, and support decarbonization goals.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will contribute to the design and development of electronic controllers, sensors, and supporting hardware used in innovative products. Your work will directly influence how new technologies move from concept through validation and into production. Working alongside software, mechanical, systems, quality, and operations teams, you will help create reliable, high-performance solutions that deliver measurable value for customers around the world.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and maintain electrical schematics and PCB layouts to support the development of new electronic products.
• Create engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation to ensure robust and well-documented designs.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to deliver integrated hardware solutions that meet product requirements.
• Support verification and qualification testing to validate product performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Partner with quality, operations, production, and suppliers to help introduce and sustain products successfully in manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

• Experience designing and developing electronic hardware, including PCB assemblies and electronic circuits.
• Practical knowledge of electrical components, sensors, and hardware development processes.
• Ability to use engineering design and simulation tools such as CAD, PCB design, and circuit analysis software.
• Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of relevant industry standards and engineering best practices.

What You'll Get From Us

• At Danfoss, you will join a collaborative and technically curious engineering team that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that supports electrification, improved energy efficiency, and reduced CO₂ emissions. Your ideas and expertise will be valued as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering products with real-world impact.
• We offer an environment where you can grow your technical capabilities, contribute to meaningful projects, and work closely with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.

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