Senior Software/Firmware Engineer - Application De

at Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Senior Software/Firmware Engineer - Application Design Center

Requisition ID:
 
 38357

Job Location(s):
Loves Park, IL, US

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.

Danfoss in Loves Park, IL is seeking an experienced Software/Firmware Engineer with deep variable speed drive experience to develop customer solutions as part of our Applications Design Center. The team's role is to win market share by solving customer issues with a technical approach. Application areas include Electrification, Water, HVAC, and Heavy Industries. Development topics include application layer, embedded software, and firmware, hardware in the loop, simulation, PLC, and fieldbus connectivity.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Develop product solutions, including first-of-kind solutions, utilizing the existing and planned portfolio and identifying portfolio gaps required to gain business with dream accounts.
* Perform proof of concept of technical solutions in preparation for commercialization
* Provide input to Product Teams for commercialization on technical solutions and business cases.
* Collaborate and hand off mature applications to After Sales Service.
* Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product applications at key accounts. Develop and maintain relationships with Product Management, Product Development, S/C, Customer Service, Product Teams, Sales, Business Development, Center of Excellence, and Customers.
* Interact with key customers to understand their requirements at a systems level and provide technical support.
* Provide on-site support to the customer from business development to commissioning of first-of-kind systems.
* Ability to travel within the region 15%.

Background & Skills

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field (BSEE, BSCpE, BSCS). Control Engineering knowledge is a plus.
* 10+ Years of relevant experience with variable speed drives and their application.

Job Criteria:
* Deep curiosity about customers, technology, and product solutions.
* Effective verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex technical models and theories.
* Ability to connect with customers and team members.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* High motivation to make positive contributions to the team and business.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:
* Deep understanding of the Danfoss product portfolio and applications at the systems level.
* Experience developing drives and drive applications.
* Domains: Application Layer, PLC (structured text and/or functional block programming), embedded software and firmware (model-based design), hardware in the loop, simulation (Matlab Simulink, pre-packaged blocks such as FMI), and Fieldbus connectivity (Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, BACnet).
* Deep understanding of one or more of the domains listed above with the desire to develop others as needed to support the business.

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 the 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
Personal Insurance
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... For full info follow application link.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.