JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about working for an industry leader in sustainability? Danfoss provides solutions to our generation’s greatest energy challenges. Danfoss is rising to the challenge with expertise and world-leading solutions based on the latest technologies and an Engineering Tomorrow mentality.
We are seeking candidates for our Application Engineer Trainee program. Program Participants will develop the skills and competencies to support variable speed drive and/or electrification applications in support of our customer base. The intent of this program is to develop a team who can win market share by solving customer issues with a technical approach.
The initial location for the Trainees will be Holmestrand. Upon successful completion of the trainee program, the trainee will have the opportunity to move into several potential positions including Pre-Sales Application engineering, Application Development Center support, Post-Sales Application engineering or other areas as applicable. Future location will depend on the positions available at the time of program completion. Once placed in your new position post-program, travel will be required between 30-70% of the time depending on the location and application needs of the customer.

BACKGROUND & SKILLS

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.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

• Bachelor or a master’s in electrical engineering or the equivalent of such in working experience; At least 3 years of previous experience of working with similar tasks is required.
• Technical problem-solving skills and understanding of electrical drawings and documents.
• Team player with a positive mind-set and desire to learn new things, be customer oriented, able to cope with stressful environments on-site with clients.
• Organized ways of working and great communicational skills.
• We also appreciate if you have experience in programming, automation or controls but it is not mandatory to master these.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• The program will provide a framework for the Trainees, but success will be driven by the self motivation and accomplishments of the trainee. Trainees are expected to take a role in defining their responsibilities and activities in collaboration with their mentor and manager throughout the program.
• Ability to travel 30-70% of the time once the 12-month program is completed. The amount of travel depends on your location, travel expenses are covered by Danfoss.
• As competency increases and projects become available, the Trainees will get involved in the following activities which support the future job responsibilities:
• Develop application solutions which leverage our Drives product portfolio
• Interact with key customers to understand their requirements at a systems level and provide technical support
• Provide on-site support to the customer, which can include traveling to customer’s sites when necessary.
• Develop technical documentation for applications engineering tasks
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development activities