Lead Electrical Systems Engineer — High-Voltage Off-Highway

Danfoss; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Lead Engineer to design the electrical heart of next‑generation off‑highway vehicles. You’ll craft complete electrical and control systems, from low‑voltage controls to 1200 VDC powertrains, and lead a team in labs and on vehicles.

You’ll mentor peers, ensure safety, and apply our tech in innovative ways for greener, smarter machines. You will collaborate across disciplines to bring concepts to life, testing in state‑of‑the‑art facilities and real vehicles, while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Expertise in low‑voltage control systems, including schematics, wiring harnesses, and automotive components.
• Experience with high‑voltage systems up to 1200 VDC, including VFDs, motors, and power converters.
• Hands-on problem-solving with mobile and industrial communication protocols in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complete electrical and control systems—from low‑voltage controls to high‑voltage powertrains.
• Take designs from concept to reality, building, installing, and testing in labs and on test vehicles.
• Act as a system integration expert and support new product development with customers.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor, guiding other engineers to solve complex challenges together.
• Champion safety and excellence, improving SOPs for high‑voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematic design

Wiring harnesses

High‑voltage systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD / schematic tools

Lab test equipment

Job description

Danfoss is seeking a Lead Engineer to design the electrical heart of next‑generation off‑highway vehicles. You’ll craft complete electrical and control systems, from low‑voltage controls to 1200 VDC powertrains, and lead a team in labs and on vehicles.

You’ll mentor peers, ensure safety, and apply our tech in innovative ways for greener, smarter machines. You will collaborate across disciplines to bring concepts to life, testing in state‑of‑the‑art facilities and real vehicles, while driving