Mechatronics Engineering Intern (Summer 2023)

Job Description

Danfoss in Eden Prairie, MN is searching for a Mechatronics Engineering Intern for the Summer 2023 term. The essential function of this position is to create Dynamic Machine Control solutions using Danfoss’ Electro-Hydraulic and Electronic Controls products. This position will manage projects in all staged of system development, from identifying customer needs to releasing validated applications.

Job Responsibilities

The main job duties will include:

• Gathering stakeholder & customer requirements.
• Behavioral modeling and system performance simulation as part of the design process.
• Specifying system behavior using systems engineering tools and methods.
• Designing electro-hydraulic architectures to meet system requirements.
• Developing requirements for hydraulic components, embedded software, electronics, and vehicle interfaces in conjunction with other engineers of various disciplines.
• Managing vehicle builds.
• Developing embedded software to control a vehicle subsystem.
• Developing electro-hydraulic component software drivers and advanced functions for general market use.
• Commissioning vehicles and verifying system requirements.
• Documenting designs and presenting status and results.
• Managing failure reporting and corrective action process.

Background & Skills

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical and Electrical preferred)

Preferred

• • Experience with hydraulic systems and components
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams including mechanical, software, and electronics
  • Project management experience
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude
  • Experience working with customers
  • Experience developing hydraulic systems or similar systems
  • Vehicle level modeling/simulation and calibration experience
  • Embedded controls development experience

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.

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.