Power Electronics Director

4 days ago

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Danfoss Full time

Danfoss Editron is in an industry-leader position in the field of electric powertrains for heavy-duty electric and hybrid vehicles, and we enjoy a strong market position, working with some of the world's leading heavy-duty vehicle and marine manufacturers.

We now have an opportunity to recruit a seasoned leader to join in the role of Power Electronics Director for Danfoss Editron, with the successful candidate ideally basing themselves from our site in Lappeenranta, Finland. This role will lead our electronics department in the development of world-class power electronics for vehicle powertrains, overseeing a team based primarily in Finland, as well as the USA and India.

The Power Electronics Director will demonstrate a detailed background in power electronics, ideally within automotive, off-highway, commercial vehicles, or marine applications, or within a similar related industry. Proven leadership capabilities to develop, direct, and mentor our team will be required, as well as the drive to play a leading role in our ongoing growth and development as an organization.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Job Responsibilities

The Power Electronics Director will take responsibility for:

  • Technical leadership to the Danfoss Editron division within power electronics.
  • Working with the global technology group to define and execute the technology roadmap.
  • Ensuring that New Product Development is executed in accordance with the technical requirements and timeline of the project.
  • Providing leadership to a global team of electronics and hardware engineers.
  • Working with key suppliers, such as our sister company Semikron Danfoss, to ensure we stay on our technology and product roadmap.
  • Working with the Danfoss Editron Sales team to ensure that we maintain technical alignment with Customers, including supporting RFI/RFQ responses.
  • Facilitating regular meetings with stakeholders to ensure transparency regarding project issues and decisions.
  • Producing accurate and timely reporting of project status.
  • Occasionally writing program funding proposals as necessary.
  • Working directly with suppliers and customers as necessary.
  • Ensuring goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.

We would expect candidates to demonstrate the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant subject.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience within Power Electronics, including system voltages up to 850Vdc, working knowledge of IGBT(Si) and Wide Band Gap (SiC, GaN) semiconductor technologies.
  • Experience within automotive, off-highway, commercial vehicles, or marine applications, or within a similar related industry.
  • Experience within industrialization and design for manufacture.
  • Proven people management skills, and ability to develop, direct and mentor reports.
  • Ability to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Effective Communication Skills.
  • Proven creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Documentation Skills, Safety Management, eCAD, simulation, and proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
Employee Benefits

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

  • Bonus system
  • Paid vacation
  • 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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