Electronics Technician (Day Shift)

Danfoss GmbH; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions is looking for a hands-on Electronics Technician to support product development in their Plymouth, MN lab. The successful candidate will have a strong electronics background, specializing in soldering and assembly, to ensure the performance and safety of vehicle control systems. A collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on quality and safety practices awaits the right individual.

Benefits

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Personal insurance

Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in electronics assembly, test, or maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in soldering and wiring.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify cable harnesses and circuit boards.
• Perform qualification tests, including vibration and temperature testing.
• Document test setups and configuration changes.

Skills

Soldering

Wiring

Cable Harnessing

Reading Electrical Schematics

Education

Associate (AAS) or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Fluid Power, or a related technical field

Job description

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Danfoss Power Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Electronics Technician to join our mechatronics engineering lab team in Plymouth, MN. In this role, you’ll support validation testing and product development for our cutting-edge vehicle control systems. You’ll be responsible for wiring, soldering, and electronic assembly tasks that are critical to the performance and safety of our test systems. If you have a strong electronics background and enjoy working with vehicles, test chambers, and prototype components, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities

• Assemble and modify cable harnesses, small circuit boards, and control boxes.
• Perform high-quality soldering on small components, including SMT and through-hole.
• Set up and conduct product qualification tests according to internal test procedures and industry standards. Focused on (but not limited to) mechanical & environmental tests to include:
• Vibration Testing and Analysis
• Life-Cycle Testing
• Ingress Protection Testing
• Stress Testing
• Temperature Testing
• Material Testing
  Thermal Testing
• Build, modify, and troubleshoot wiring for vehicle control systems and related hardware.
  Maintain detailed documentation of test setups, wiring diagrams, and configuration changes.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instrumentation as needed.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and other technicians to support ongoing validation and troubleshooting efforts.
• Follow and contribute to lab safety practices and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate (AAS) or Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Fluid Power, or a related technical field required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience in electronics assembly, test, or maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in soldering, wiring, and cable harnessing.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and interpreting wiring diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC 610, J standard certification.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW is a plus.
• Experience with test monitoring and programming in thermal chambers or environmental test setups.
• Familiarity with vibration/shock testing and mechanical test equipment.
• Prior experience working with vehicle electronics or hydraulic control systems.
• Knowledge of calibration methods and procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Referral Program

This list does 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.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

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 such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.