Danfoss

The Impact You'll Make

Manufacturing Engineer for New Product Development (NPD)

• Do you want to take part in developing our next generation frequency converters
• Can you build the foundation for our next generation manufacturing area?
• Do you understand what can take us to the next level in automated assembly?

Then you might be the person we are looking for SPRING semester 2026.

About us

You will be part of our DK S/C Technology Center in Graasten with around 100 engineers worldwide. Our job is to challenge, design and build NPD projects in new manufacturing areas in our factory. We set ambition high in automation and develop the next generation assembly areas in our Smart Factory.

What You’ll Be Doing

In Manufacturing Engineering, we focus on:

• Create master data for NPD products. This is SAP data, PFMEA, C/T and FLOW analysis.
• Design for Automated Assembly (DFAA) – we design the product for Automation readiness and collaborate with R&D in making improvements for assembly.
• We focus on Automation. We want to raise the bar in terms of smart use of robots in manufacturing and smart designing.
• Develop the plan to build the area. This is Investment plans, layout and alignment with suppliers and internally.
• Ideas, concepts and solutions may be tested in our Automation Center.

Examples of possible projects:

• Update and convert value stream map into active Excel template. Analyze cycle-times to balance and define optimal flow for manufacturing area.
• Set up SPC (Statistical Process Control) for our TIM modules.
• Automize transport from label-placer to SMD lines with AGV (Omron).
• Develop downscaled production training cell in our Automation Center.
• Develop “low investment” automation concept based on UR collaborative tech
• Note: This Internship is a full-time position.

What We're Looking For

• You are either a Bachelor, Candidate or Master student in engineering.
• Preferably with a study relevant for our business.
• We embrace curiosity and flair for manufacturing and technology development
• Paired with an open mindset.

Working location

Southern Denmark, Danfoss Drives, Ulsnaes 1, 6300 Graasten. We do offer accommodation, if you don’t live close by.

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
4. You’ll receive benefits like, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great
5. The internship is a great opportunity to get experience within energy efficient solutions in a global company. We are an open-minded department with space for creativity and new ideas. If this is something for you – then apply the position – and let’s do great stuff together.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

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.