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Job offer description

Danfoss Drives is looking for a Functional Safety Architect who will be contributing to Danfoss’ strong market position and help gain competitive advantage.



If you are open-minded, have both theoretical and practical experience of new product development, and you are a strong professional in functional safety, then you might be the right person for us. You will be part of a dedicated development team, where your technical knowledge is the key.



We offer you an ambitious and passionate working atmosphere with highly skilled, experienced, and driven colleagues in a global environment.



A challenging job awaits you in an international environment, where you will develop yourself technically as well as personally.



Job Responsibilities



As a Functional Safety Architect, you’re in charge of defining the functional safety architecture of our new products (HW and SW based technologies) and assisting the developers to implement it correctly.



This includes requirement specification engineering, concept phase management, realization, testing and co-operation with authorities and other development units.



You will be working closely with our product management and development teams in Finland and other global R&D units when developing new products.



Background & Skills



To be successful in this position you should have an appropriate technical degree (B.Sc., M.Sc.) preferably in software and/or electrical engineering.



You should also have several years of experience in defining and implementing certified functional safety functions to industrial products, based on IEC61508 or similar standards.



Furthermore, you should have

  • Good teamworking skills, preferably experience from international projects
  • Fluent English both written and spoken, Finnish language is seen as an asset

For further information about this position and what we can offer you, please contact Senior Manager, Software Platform Lasse Kortelahti +358 408371516



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 once we have found the right candidate.

APPLY through here: Functional Safety Architect (danfoss.com)



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.

Job details
Work experience:
Work experience is required
Duration of work experience:
Between 2 and 5 years
Language skills:
  • English
  • Very good
Salary range:
Not provided
Date of expiry:

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