Sustainability Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

Requisition ID: 38450

Job Location(s):

Kolding, DKHamburg, DENordborg, DKGrodzisk Mazowiecki, PL

Job Description

Are you passionate about sustainability and motivated by contributing to help our customers solving the world’s climate challenges? Then this is your chance to make an environmental impact across many types of products and customers.

Danfoss Climate Solutions (DCS) is looking for a self-driven Sustainability Lead Engineer to deliver on our ESG agenda in Danfoss Refrigeration and Air-condition products (RAC).

DCS is a global leader in sustainable technology, committed to addressing the world's climate challenges. We are dedicated to creating innovative solutions that promote environmental stewardship across a diverse range of products and industries. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact for our planet.

The position is available in Nordborg (DK), Kolding (DK), Hamburg (DE), Grodzisk Mazowieckiv (PL) or Chennai (India) as a hybrid position (3 days onsite). For the right candidate we would consider relocation as an option within EU only to Nordborg. Additionally some travel is to be expected in this role.

Job Responsibilities

It will be your responsibility to secure an even greater environmental performance of our Climate Solutions products with the aim to identify opportunities for improvements and secure implementation. Already during the concept and development phase we would like to have a focus on ESG from the very beginning. You will be part of the RD&E team in RAC and work cross-functionally and with our ESG team on DCS level.

Responsibilities include amongst others:

• Lead and oversee the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) execution & EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) creation in RAC

• Analyze and effectively communicate LCA results and provide expert guidance in design projects on how to minimize environmental impact

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product managers, engineers, and supply chain teams, e.g., to collect necessary data, to identify and prioritize opportunities, and to decide on actions

• Act as bridge to the Climate Solutions team ensuring consistency and improvement of methodology, metrics, frameworks & tools

• Support onboarding new & support training of existing Sustainability Design Engineers in RAC especially regarding LCA & EPD

Background & Skills

To be considered for this role you should hold a bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or related field and a master's degree is preferred.

Beyond the above we believe the ideal candidate has/is...

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant professional experience, preferable working in an international B2B company.

• Relevant experience within ESG from a previous position, especially in conducting LCAs

• Familiar with EPD standards, LCA software and 3D modeling (Inventor) is preferred.

• A solid understanding of manufacturing, engineering and/or product development is advantageous.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management abilities.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.

As a person:

• You are passionate about and interested in driving the sustainability agenda.

• You enjoy technical discussions, working in cross-functional project teams, and managing a broad set of stakeholders.

• You are motivated to grow yourself to stay up to date on ESG developments and to grow and train your colleagues.

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Please apply at your earliest convenience by clicking [Apply] and attaching your resumé in English, we will continue to invite for interview as long as the advertisement is open. For more information about the position please contact hiring manager, Johanna Grant on +49 160 90913782. For inquiries related to the recruitment process and HR please send an email to apply@danfoss.com. Please avoid sending resumés directly.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system

• Paid vacation

• Flexible working hours

• Possibility to work remotely

• Pension plan

• Personal insurance

• Communication package

• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups

• State of the art virtual work environment

• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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.

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.

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.