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Danfoss

Software & Systems Engineer

Danfoss
Finland · Contract · Entry

Job Description
Danfoss Drives is looking for a System Engineer to join our software development team. The team works on motor and grid control products, including software-, control-, and PLC development & testing.

The position offers excellent possibilities to develop personal and professional skills. We offer you an ambitious and passionate working atmosphere with highly skilled, experienced, and driven colleagues in a global environment. Sometimes travelling is required.

The position could be located at various places: Lappeenranta, Vaasa, Tampere or Helsinki, Finland.

Job Responsibilities
If you take the challenge as our System Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Designing and implementing PLC programs for our marine related product family
  • Cooperating with and supporting other Engineers with you
  • Actively participating in planning and refinement of the team’s backlog
  • Taking part in marine deliver projects and developing system environment towards customers’ expectations

Background & Skills
To succeed in this role, you should hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Software-, Electric- or Automation engineering. You are interested in creating new things and eager to learn more about marine systems. Work experience in PLC design or/and software in the automation field is seen as an advantage.

Furthermore, You Should Have Experience In
  • Codesys (Beckhoff, B&R, Phoenix) etc.
  • PLC environments
  • Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a global organization.
  • Strong team player abilities and a self-steering mindset.
  • Ability to communicate in Finnish and English both verbally and in writing.

Seen As An Advantage
  • PLC programming, Structured text, FBD, S7, (IEC PLC-languages)
  • Motors & Drives knowledge
  • Technical background in AC drives or related technologies.

Main driver for good candidate is that you own willing to learn attitude plus you are proactive and results-oriented, setting high standards on yourself. You take pride in working with professional solutions distributed worldwide and are looking for better ways of solving existing and new tasks. You are structured and good to form an overview of complex issues.

Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

  • Bonus system
  • Paid vacation
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility to work remotely
  • Pension plan
  • Personal insurance
  • Communication package
  • Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
  • State of the art virtual work environment
  • 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.
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Posted
Aug 07, 2025
Type
Contract
Level
Entry
Location
Lappeenranta
Company
Danfoss

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Categories

Information Technology

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