Electrical Engineer - New Product Development

Danfoss GmbH; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss GmbH is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Minneapolis to lead electrical design for new products from specifications to production. The role requires designing schematics, validating hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of experience in PCB design. Join a company that values diversity and offers various perks, including paid vacation and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience designing schematics and PCBs.
• Basic knowledge of inspection equipment and signal generators.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for new product development.
• Design electrical schematics and create PCB layouts.
• Perform hands-on bench testing and validation of hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design integration.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

ECAD tools

Advanced math

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

NX

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Electrical Engineer - New Product Development

Req ID: 49485 Job Location: Minneapolis, MN, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You’ll Make

We are seeking anElectrical Design Engineer who is passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality. In this role, you will be a key contributor to New Product Development, working across the entire lifecycle — from defining specifications and designing schematics to creating PCB layouts, testing prototypes, and supporting production release. You will apply strong engineering fundamentals, advanced mathematical skills, and hands‑on hardware experience to deliver reliable, high‑quality electronic designs.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and continuously improving how products are built, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Our products are used in off highway automotive areas that includes agricultural and construction equipment: tractors, combines, sprayers, balers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, man lifts, cranes, paving and logging equipment, etc.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead electrical design efforts for new product development, from defining specifications to production release.
• Design electrical schematics using solid engineering principles and advanced math concepts.
• Create PCB layouts with a strong understanding of trace routing, layer stack‑ups, grounding, component placement, and manufacturability.
• Perform hands‑on bench testing, validation, and troubleshooting of prototype and production hardware.
• Upgrade existing controller platforms to meet the latest Cybersecurity (CRA) requirements.
• Interpret and apply international engineering and environmental standards throughout the design process.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (mechanical, software, manufacturing, quality) to ensure seamless integration of electrical designs.
• Use ECAD and mechanical CAD tools (Altium Designer, NX, or similar) to support design and documentation.
• Utilize lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, RF tools, and data acquisition systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, driving quality, reliability, and design efficiency.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to stakeholders across engineering, product management, and manufacturing.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience applying skills in designing schematics and printed circuit boards
• Possess good knowledge of ECAD tools and mechanical CAD tools, experience with Altium Designer and NX are a plus
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, geometry, and trigonometry
• Basic knowledge of digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, PC data acquisition hardware, inspection equipment, signal generators, power supplies, RF equipment, and current probes
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders

What You’ll Get from Us

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision‑making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Retirement plan
• Flexible working hours
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

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.

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.

Information at a Glance

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.

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