Power Panel Design Engineer

Danfoss Waynesboro, specializing in the design and manufacture of power panels, automation control solutions, and embedded microprocessor control products for equipment in the industrial refrigeration industry, has an opening for a Power Engineer . This role will be responsible for designing Power Panels for 460/575 Volt industrial applications. These panels incorporate Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Solid State “soft” starters, and Motor Control Centers. These panels are designed and manufactured in-house in an Engineer-To-Order (ETO) environment

This is an onsite position, at our AAIM Danfoss location in Waynesboro, PA.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Size and select electrical components for custom industrial-duty power panels
• Design and create the panel layout, schematic, and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD, for customer approval/record, and for use in our Manufacturing Operation on-site.
• Experience with cable/wiring practices and proper thermal management (ventilation, heating, and/or cooling inside the enclosure)
• Provide support to the Manufacturing operation in answering questions related to assembly, testing, or component selection/substitution
• Provide occasional support to customers for commissioning and troubleshooting, primarily remotely
• Assist Inside Sales with component selection and conceptual designs and assist in sales quotation preparation
• Act as liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing on continuous improvement activities in documentation (drawings and BOM’s) and practices

Background & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (Electrical Engineerin or Mechatronics) or equivalent from an accredited college and 5+ years related experience
• Ability to create and read wiring and schematic diagrams, and panel layout diagrams
• Experience with, and solid comprehension of UL508A/NEC Standards
• Strong time management and project management skills to organize and plan effectively in maintaining engineering project and production schedules
• Strong technical and analytical proficiency with the ability to multi-task effectively and thrive in a team environment
• Results-oriented and "hands-on" approach.
• Possess strong organizational skills, strong customer focus and orientation
• Excellent communication skills – orally & written
• Experience with PLC control systems and panel design is a plus
• Solid knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Occasional travel domestically (approx. 10% per year)

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
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Group
• State of the art virtual work environmen
• 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.