Software Engineering Intern (Minneapolis, MN, US) presso Danfoss

The Impact You'll Make

Are you ready to shape the future of heavy machinery and enabling them to be autonomous? As an Application Engineering Intern, you won’t just be writing code; you’ll be creating innovative software solutions that power the machines that build our world, making them smarter, safer, and more efficient

You will join our dynamic vehicle controls team, where your work will directly influence how off-road equipment operates. This is a unique opportunity to see your academic knowledge come to life in real-world applications, from advanced steering and propulsion to cutting-edge autonomous functions.

At Danfoss, we empower you to grow. You’ll be immersed in a hands-on learning environment, developing new skills and competencies while contributing to projects that have a tangible impact on our customers and the industries we serve.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and test innovative software for embedded vehicle controls, bringing features like propel, steering, and work functions to life on heavy-duty machinery.
• Collaborate with our team to understand customer needs and translate them into clear software requirements for new and exciting vehicle functions.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from initial design and coding to robust unit and integration testing, ensuring our solutions are reliable and safe.
• Contribute to the future of automation by helping integrate autonomous functions into our next generation of off-road vehicles.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, growing your skills in a hands-on environment and tackling all aspects of the development process from start to finish.

What We're Looking For

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Software, Electrical, Robotics, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A foundational knowledge of programming and development tools, such as C, Python, Git, LabVIEW, or Simulink.
• A genuine interest in embedded systems, robotics, or vehicle controls and a passion for learning how things work.
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to solving problems, with a strong desire to learn and make a meaningful contribution to the team

Ready to put your skills to the test and engineer the future of vehicle technology? Apply now to join our team

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 13th salary, 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

The range for this position is $22 to $25/hr. 

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.