Electrical and Electronics Engineer

Danfoss GmbH; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH in Edinburgh, UK is seeking an Electrical & Electronics Engineer to join our Digital Displacement team on-site. You will design, validate and integrate electronic products, sensors and control systems to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware design, testing, and documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to take concepts through qualification and into customer applications.

Qualifications

• Design and validate electrical and electronic components for new product development.
• Develop test specifications and verification plans to meet international and company standards.
• Perform qualification, verification and emissions testing with clear reports.
• Collaborate with systems, software and product engineers to integrate electronics.
• Create technical documentation and engineering records with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate electrical/electronic components for new product development.
• Develop test specs and verification plans to ensure standards compliance.
• Carry out qualification and emissions testing and document results for decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electronics into solutions.
• Drive improvements in test methods and verification processes for quality.

Skills

PCB design

Electrical testing

Sensor knowledge

Engineering documentation

Electronics hardware

Education

Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering degree

Tools

Altium

Orcad

PADS

MATLAB

Ansys

LTSpice

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Electrical and Electronics Engineer

Job Location: Edinburgh , GB

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Location Type: On-site

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 & Electronics Engineer to join our Digital Displacement team in Edinburgh, UK, to play a key role in developing the next generation of hydraulic technology that helps customers improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and accelerate their decarbonization and electrification goals. As an Electrical & Electronics Test Engineer, you will support the design, validation, and introduction of innovative electronic products, sensors, and control systems. Your work will directly influence product performance, quality, and reliability, ensuring solutions meet the highest industry and customer standards. Working on-site alongside a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will help bring new technologies from concept through qualification and into successful customer applications.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and validate electrical and electronic components, helping deliver reliable products for new product development projects.
• Develop test specifications and verification plans that ensure products meet international and company standards.
• Perform qualification, verification, and emissions testing, generating clear reports that support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and product engineers to successfully integrate electronics into customer solutions.
• Drive improvements in test methods, standards, and verification processes to enhance product quality and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Experience designing, developing, and testing PCBAs or electronic hardware, with a strong focus on product validation and testing.
• Knowledge of electrical components, sensors, or electronic control systems.
• Hands-on experience with one or more engineering tools such as Altium, Orcad, PADS, MATLAB, Ansys, or LTSpice.
• Ability to create technical documentation, test reports, and engineering records with a high level of accuracy.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

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 benefitsannual 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.