Embedded Software Engineer - Power Electronics & VFDs

Danfoss; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Paid vacations

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, seeks an embedded software engineer to develop firmware for Variable Frequency Drives. You will work with experienced engineers across the product lifecycle, from design to validation, in a hands-on lab environment focused on safety and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and ongoing learning in a global, cross-functional setting, with opportunities to contribute to energy efficiency and electrification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with embedded software development and testing.
• Hands-on lab experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters.
• Strong communication and teamwork in global settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support embedded firmware for VFDs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements and validation.
• Perform software verification and bench tests in lab.
• Document decisions and progress for traceability.

Skills

Embedded software development

Laboratory experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, seeks an embedded software engineer to develop firmware for Variable Frequency Drives. You will work with experienced engineers across the product lifecycle, from design to validation, in a hands-on lab environment focused on safety and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and ongoing learning in a global, cross-functional setting, with opportunities to contribute to energy efficiency and electrification initiatives.