Senior Electrical Engineer

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

The Impact You'll Make

Imagine designing the electrical heart of the next generation of off-highway vehicles. As our new Lead Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, creating the systems that will power a future of electrified, autonomous, and more productive machines.

Your work will directly contribute to building a greener, more efficient world. You will solve complex challenges and develop the advanced electrical and control systems that make heavy‑duty vehicles smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

This isn’t just a desk job. You will be a hands‑on creator, moving seamlessly from designing schematics and software to bringing your ideas to life in our state‑of‑the‑art test labs and on real‑world vehicles.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop the complete electrical and control systems—from low‑voltage controls to high‑voltage powertrains—for next‑generation off‑highway vehicles.
• Take your designs from concept to reality, collaborating with a talented team to build, install, and test your systems in our advanced labs and on test vehicles.
• Act as a key system integration expert, supporting new product development and working with customers to apply our technology in innovative ways.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor, sharing your expertise and guiding other engineers as you solve complex challenges together.
• Champion a culture of safety and excellence, helping to improve our standard operating procedures for high‑voltage systems.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Agricultural, or a related Engineering field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on electrical engineering experience.
• Expertise in low‑voltage control systems, including designing electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, automotive‑style components and connectors.
• Experience with high‑voltage electrical systems (up to 1200 VDC), including VFDs, electric motors, and power converters.
• A hands‑on problem‑solver with familiarity with mobile and industrial communication protocols and experience in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Get From Us

The range for this position is $85,000 - $140,000. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

• 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 benefits like 13th salary, annual 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?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.