Power Electronics Engineer

Company: Danfoss
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 43576

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Job Location(s):

Tallahassee, FL, US

Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment
Job Function: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site
Job Description

As the pioneer and world leader of the oil-free centrifugal compressor product category with its award winning Variable Speed, Magnetic Bearing Compressors, Danfoss Turbocor, Tallahassee FL, is dedicated to the design, manufacture, marketing and support of the world's most efficient commercial refrigerant compressors. The result is the world's first totally oil-free compressor specifically designed for the HVAC industry. Power Electronics Engineering is pivotal in further enhancing the efficiency of compressors and making them more rugged and reliable for long term use in high availability installations like Data center cooling, comfort cooling and process cooling applications. The Electronics Engineering team is working on multiple projects to develop new variable speed motor drive platform and magnetic levitation bearing electronics for our next generation of products. The successful candidate will play an integral part in developing this new exciting platform based on industry leading technologies.

This is an onsite position at our Turbocor Global Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL.

Job Responsibilities

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

Technical responsibility in all aspects of power electronics design including
Product/Component requirements
Component selection and evaluation
Circuit design, analysis and debugging (analog, digital and power converters)
PCB layout design and manufacturing documentation
Components, circuits, modules and system integration
Functional/Reliability verification and validation
Product certification support (e.g. IEC, UL, CSA, CE, FCC, etc---)
Production Test Specifications
Failure mode root cause analysis and corrective actions
Responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge of development environment, simulation tools and industry trends
Work collaboratively within the team and with other teams at Danfoss Turbocor
Participate in new technology research and development projects as requested
Domestic and international travel up to 15%
Background & Skills

Required Qualifications

Minimum bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering with minimum of 3 years of experience in power electronics
Sound knowledge and experience in traditional and modern power electronic technologies including (not limited to):
Inverter technology for motor variable speed drive (IGBT, MOSFET, rectifiers and gate driver PWM/PAM technologies)
Passive power components, e.g. inductors, capacitors, resistors and transformers.
Experience with Power Amplifier design using IGBTs preferred
Experience with test equipment like Multimeters, Oscilloscope etc
Experience in circuit simulation, transient analysis and thermal cycling analysis
Ability to setup tests and experiments for analyzing failures and determining root cause
Ability to present analyzed data and gathering feedback from peers
Knowledgeable and well informed on new trends in IGBT and Driver Technologies
Able to contribute as a member of an organized project team of engineers
Strong analytical and technical skills with a thirst to learn more

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering with focus on Power Electronics
Experience with Motor and Power converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC, DC-bus Soft charging) control technologies
Experience in control circuit and system simulation tools (PSpice, MATLAB, PSIM) preferred
Informed on current trends in emerging electronic technologies
Open to working in a multinational multifacility manufacturing environment

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.

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.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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