Mechatronics Engineering Intern

Danfoss Drives (DPD) is looking for an ambitious engineering student to join our Product Engineering Center (PEC) in Gråsten, Denmark, for a 5–6 month internship starting in February 2025.

As our new intern, you will play a key role in developing an innovative Modular Fan Testing Box to streamline fan testing processes and enhance production efficiency.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing a modular testing box to accommodate various fan configurations, ensuring compatibility through adaptable interfaces and diverse connector types.
• Developing and implementing features to measure critical parameters such as current and PWM signals during testing.
• Creating drawings and a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the tester, ordering necessary parts, and assembling the final system.
• Conducting concept validation through 3D printing and other prototyping methods.
• Integrating output connectors for external tools like oscilloscopes and graphical interfaces for data analysis and visualization.
• Writing a base program for the tester and documenting the system, including its design, functionality, and operational guidelines.
• Testing and refining the final tester to ensure it meets production and troubleshooting requirements.

This role provides a hands-on opportunity to bring innovative ideas to life and contribute directly to solving real-world engineering challenges.

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. program in Mechatronics or a related field.
• Experience with 3D modeling software, such as Creo or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of programming and electromechanical components.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

If you are eager to apply your technical knowledge in a hands-on, innovative project, we encourage you to apply

Please apply at your earliest convenience. We do not have an application deadline but accept applications as long as the job is posted. The position will be closed down once we have found the right candidate. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one attachment.

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 42,000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.